Listed building or place reference: MN0181 Historic site reference Property Mont Orgueil Castle Road name La Route de la Cote Parish St. Martin LocationView on map Grade Listed Building Grade 1 Category Castles and forts Statement of significance A site of exceptional historical, architectural and archaeological significance to Jersey with more than island-wide importance. The site is of outstanding significance as a fortification which has played an important role in the changing political and strategic military history of the Island over a period of 700 years which are reflected in its fabric; as well as its landscape contribution to Gorey and the east coast of the Island. The archaeological interest includes Pleistocene deposits which represent only the second clearly early Middle Palaeolithic site in the Channel Islands and is of significance to the wider Normano-Breton Gulf. Context n/a External Description The castle stands on the site of an Iron Age promontory fort with evidence of Neolithic activity. The castle itself was begun shortly after 1204. Significant parts of the medieval castle survive, particularly to the seaward side. The landward side was mostly remodelled in the Tudor period to cope with the development of artillery. Some 17th and 18th century additions. Defences constructed by German occupying forces 1940-45. Internal Description n/a Special interest Archaeological,Architectural,Historical For the best experience, you will need to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser to view the map Back to detail page Back to search results Documents Terms and conditions for downloading documents The plans, drawings and material provided have been submitted to the Chief Officer for permissions in respect of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002. They are protected by copyright under the Intellectual Property (Unregistered Rights) (Jersey) Law 2011 (Article 70 of the 2011 Law). The material is being provided to make available for public inspection the Register of Planning and Building Applications and must not be used for other purposes without the prior permission of the copyright owner.The Minister for the Environment makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information on this website but cannot accept responsibility for and disclaims all responsibility for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of the information provided. For applications approved during or after July 2016 approved documents are available from within the ‘Approved Documents’ section. For applications approved from 15 May 2012 - July 2016 approved documents are available under the ‘Plans’ section. I understand and agree with the terms and conditions. Date Description Size Back to search results
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