Register for Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey
La Jeannerie, La Rue de la Ville au Neveu, St. Ouen.
This report has been prepared by Jersey Heritage as part of its responsibility under a Service Level Agreement to provide reports and recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Environment on the architectural, historical and archaeological significance of buildings and sites.
The assessment and recommendation are made in accordance with the principles of selection for registration as set out in the interim policies for the conservation of historic buildings (1998). The report includes the views and advice offered by the Ministerial Registration and Listing Advisory Group.
The Planning and Environment Department requested in May 2008 that Jersey Heritage assess the architectural, historical and other interests of La Jeannerie.
Author of report: Roger Hills BA(Hons) MA DipBldgCons (RICS) IHBC Head of Historic Buildings
Date of report: 18 June 2008
File ref: OU0063
Current status
Not registered.
Relevant interests of the site
Historic interest
House dating to the second half of the 19th century.
Architectural interest
The primary elevations of the house retain their historic character and fabric including a squared rubble granite façade with dressed lintels, 4-panelled door with glazed side lights and overlight, 4-pane timber sash windows with flattened arch to upper panes, and a pair of rendered chimneystacks with a decorative cornice band.
There is a late 20th century flat-roofed extension to the rear and east side of the house which is of no interest and has a detrimental impact on the rear elevation of the property.
Scenic interest / group value
The house makes a positive scenic contribution.
Advice offered by MRLAG (and others if stated)
MRLAG assessed the interest of the building at its meeting on 9 June 2008. Members unanimously agreed with the JH recommendation to add the 19th century house to the register as a BLI.
Jersey Heritage recommendation
The 19th century house at La Jeannerie should be added to the Register as a BLI.
Justification relating to criteria
Registration of the 19th century house at La Jeannerie as a BLI is in accordance with the published policy guidance as follows:
· The 19th century house substantially retains its historic form and detail, and so makes a significant and positive contribution to the architectural and historical character and appearance of Jersey;
· The 19th century house illustrates aspects of Jersey’s social, economic and cultural history;
· The 19th century house is of scenic value
Attachments
Assessment form and photographs
Plan