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Council for British Archaeology Festival

Société Jersiaise Programme

July 16 to 31 2016

All events are free. No booking required. Enquiries: Société Jersiaise Office, tel. 758314 or John de Carteret of the Archaeology Section, tel. 07797 715979. E-mail:[email protected] Website: www.societe-jersiaise.org

Saturday 16

A guided walking tour of Elizabeth Castle

With local Blue badge guide “Terry Underwood” BITG. A stroll from the 6th to the 20th Century. 1400 years of history contained within one small islet in St Aubin’s Bay, from L’Hermitage to the Monastic Abbey, 16th Century Tudor fortifications and Sir Walter Raleigh, it’s military development throughout the 17th Century and the English Civil War, its strategic importance to the Battle of Jersey as an offshore Garrison and main defence for the Island’s capital, plus later Napoleonic building of its unique surviving early 19th Century Military Hospital, 20th Century WWI defences, through to the scars of the German occupation.

Jersey Heritage have very kindly said that attendees can enter the castle free as a concession to the CBA Festival. Please note that there are limitations on the size of this group as the maximum number that Terry can guide is 30, and this will be the first 30 to arrive.

Meet: 9.15am on the coast side of La Fregate Café (the castle opens at 10.00)Walk: 3 hours. Easy, but wet and slippery. Good walking shoesParking: A charge will be incurred at one of the town car parks

This event forms part of the Archaeology Festival and is free. Booking not required. If you have an enquiry call Societe Jersiaise (www.societe-jersiaise.org) on 758314 or John de Carteret of the Archaeology Section on 07797 715979.

Sunday Fort Regent

17 Frank Falle, local historian, will explore the Fort Regent complex with you, explaining its unique position in the evolution of Jersey's defensive history. Its choice of location and strategic positioning is at the centre of a newly constructed network of military roads linking a large number of recently built Jersey Round Towers, for the Jersey Militia to guard exit roads off beaches leading to inland destinations. Fort Regent itself was a formidable and complex structure, incorporating the very latest features in fortification design. Standing in the dry moats, facing the multiplicity of guns which would have been aiming directly at you, provides a humbling and hopeless feeling! And then there is "The Well". Twelve sappers, working around the clock for nearly 2 years, finally located fresh water and in doing so entered the record book for one of the deepest wells in Europe!

Meet: 2pm outside the main entrance to Fort RegentWalk: 2 hours. EasyParking: Free at Pier Road


Monday 18

Nicolle Tower, Mont Ubé dolmen and La Blanche Dame standing stoneVisit to Nicolle Tower, with its long history (including German occupation) and then across the field to Mont Ubé dolmen, where our Field Archaeologist, Robert Waterhouse will provide an overview. The walk then continues down through the woods to La Blanche Dame standing stone. Local historian John Clarke will lead the walk, assisted by Dr Renouf, geologist. Meet: 1.30pm at Nicolle Tower Walk: Approximately 3 hours. Fairly easy, but will be crossing fields, walking shoes requiredParking: Free at Nicolle Tower. (Directions: take St Clement’s inner road and turn left up La Rue au Blancq. Take the first track on the left which leads up to Nicolle Tower – there is parking on the green by the tower.)


Tuesday 19

Fontaine Martin lavoir, standing stone, and the Cotte â la Chèvre caveStarting at Grosnez, initially the walk will visit Fontaine Martin, an old and well preserved lavoir, where, not even a lifetime ago, the locals came to wash, not just their clothes, but themselves, and brought the animals down to drink. A standing stone, and other prehistoric elements, will also be discussed by Field Archaeologist, Robert Waterhouse. Then the group visit the Cotte â la Chèvre, where Nicholas Crane from Coast spent the night on a pile of bracken! This remote cave has a steep walk down to it, and good shoes or boots are required – as well as a head for heights! The walk will be led by local historian John Clarke.

Meet: 2pm in the parking area by Grosnez Castle Walk: Approximately 3 hours. Challenging. Good shoes or bootsParking: Free at Grosnez car park


Wednesday 20

La Collette Martello tower and barracksWe are delighted to say that the Jersey Field Squadron have kindly agreed to us visiting Le Collette Barracks and Tower. The barracks pre-date the tower by some 30 years. The walk will be led by Frank Falle, local historian, who will place the barracks and

tower into the chronology of Jersey's history, in addition to providing a technical background to their architecture and construction.

Meet: 2pm in the small car park / turning area at the top of Mount Bingham Walk: 2 hours. EasyParking: Pier Road car park – a charge will apply. Walk across to the top of Mount Bingham


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Thursday 21

St Ouen’s Medieval church and Batterie LudendorffNeil Molyneux, buildings historian, will take us around the church, describing its architecture and interesting and varied history. Only a stone’s throw away is Batterie Ludendorff, and Steve Brée will guide us around this fascinating WWII German bunker and gun emplacement complex. There were three Anti-Aircraft weapons (3.7c, Flak 37) and three 21cm Mrs 18 guns in open emplacements. Some of the emplacements can still been seen today. The Batterie was manned by 130 men.

Meet: St Ouen’s church car park at 2pmWalk: 2.15 hours. EasyParking: St Ouen’s Parish Church car park. This is behind the church. To find it leave Le Grande Route de St Ouen on La Rue du Manor. On the first bend the road almost forks, and here you take La Rue de la Cour to the right. First turning on the left takes you to the car park


Friday 22

St Aubin’s FortJean Treleven, local Blue Badge Guide, will walk us out to, and around the fort, possibly inside, explaining its development, with particular relevance to its role during the Civil War.

Meet: 2.00pm at St Aubin’s slip – opposite the Royal Channel Islands Yacht ClubWalk: 2 to 3 hours. Easy but wet and slippery! Good walking shoes bestParking: There is limited parking at St Aubin. You may prefer to park in town and take the bus out


Saturday 23

A walk out to Icho Tower With Bob Tompkins, specialist seashore guide, and marine biologist, with expert local knowledge. Bob has kindly offered to take us out to Icho, describing and demonstrating the marine environment along the way. Bob has placed huge emphasis on the group staying together owing to the danger involved with the tides. Robert Waterhouse, Field Archaeologist, will provide a history of the tower and surrounding area from pre-history to present day. This group will be a maximum of 25 in order to keep it cohesive, which will be the first 25 to arrive!

Meet: 2.15pm on Le Hocq slipwayWalk: 3.15 hours through knee deep water in parts. Good beach shoes/gumbootsParking: Free at St Clement’s Parish Hall car park


Sunday 24

Excavation by Grouville Church Robert Waterhouse, FSA, Field Archaeologist of the Société Jersiaise will lead a guided tour of his excavation, which he has conducted with the Archaeology Section, in the field to the north east of the church. We expect to be finding evidence for the Gallo-Roman occupation of this area, and possible evidence for an early medieval cemetery beyond the limits of the present graveyard.

Meet: 2pm outside Grouville church main entranceWalk: Easy, but wear sturdy shoesParking: Free in the Parish Hall car park (on the uphill side of the road) and across the road in the other parish car park by kind permission of the Parish and the Church


Monday 25

Janvrin’s Tomb and the raised beach at PorteletA visit to Janvrin’s Tomb in Portelet Bay with its murky history, and an overview of the geology, and the old raised beach. John Clarke, local historian, will lead the walk, accompanied by Dr John Renouf, local geologist.

Meet: 5pm in Portelet car parkWalk: 2 hours. Slightly difficult. Requires good, water tight shoesParking: Free at Portelet car park – you can retire to the pub afterwards to get your breath back!

This event forms part of the Archaeology Festival and is free. Booking not required. If you have an enquiry call Societe Jersiaise (www.societe-jersiaise.org) on 758314 or

John de Carteret of the Archaeology Section on 07797 715979.

Tuesday 26

Batterie Lothringen, NoirmontMP-1 Coastal Artillery Observation tower, with its brooding cliff-top presence over the Island's sea approaches is, for many, one of the most potent symbols of the Occupation. The tower was, in fact, known as a 'Marine Peilstand' or 'Naval direction-finding tower', and is one of three constructed in Jersey, out of a planned total of nine.

M-132 Underground command bunker, extending to a depth of 40ft on two floors, this impressive bunker was the Command Post (Leitstand) for the naval coastal artillery battery 'Lothringen' located here. One of four built to a similar design in the Channel Islands, the bunker was surmounted by a range-finder and two periscopes to determine the distance and speed of sea targets.

Paul Burnal, Chairman of the Channel Islands Occupation Society, is taking time out to show you around. There is no entry charge, but donations are always appreciated. There is also a Guide to Batterie Lothringen at £2.00. If you’re really enthusiastic about the Occupation, Paul Burnal has published a book entitled 'Batterie Lothringen', which is the definitive history of Jersey's only German naval artillery battery, from its formation in 1940 through to the present day. To order please contact Paul on +44 (0)1534 482894 or [email protected]. £30.00 softback, £45 hardback.

Meet: 2pm at Noirmont PointWalk: 2 hours. EasyParking: Free at Noirmont Point


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Wednesday 27

Art, Architecture and History in St HelierSue Hardy, Blue Badge Guide, will take you on a guided walk around the St James area, Royal Crescent, The Terrace in Grosvenor Street, and further afield. This walk is about looking at art and architecture, but also discovering the people who lived here as Jersey’s population boomed in the 19th century. Their lives reflect the interdependence of the different classes of society who lived in close proximity as prosperity brought changes to Island life.

Meet: 2pm at the statue of King George V in Howard Davis ParkWalk: Easy, allow two to three hoursParking: Any of the town car parks – charges apply


Thursday 28

St Brelade’s church, Fishermen’s Chapel, grave yard and war memorial Visit the Fisherman’s Chapel with its medieval murals, St Brelade’s church, graveyard, and war memorial. This walk is led by local historian, John Clarke, with Buildings Historian, Neil Molyneux.Meet: 2pm outside St Brelade’s church at the west end of the bayWalk: 2 to 3 hours. EasyParking: In the public car park on the inland side of the bay’s coast road. A charge will apply


Friday 29

A free evening at La Hougue Bie Jersey Heritage have very kindly opened up this ancient site to offer a free evening for all. Enter into one of Europe’s finest passage graves and discover Jersey’s Neolithic history at this tranquil and spiritual heritage site. Visit the medieval chapel or stroll the grounds to explore Jersey’s archaeological history and WWII German Command Bunker. La Hougue Bie’s museum now houses the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard, which includes gold torques and silver ingots. These coins were made about 2,000 years ago – when Julius Caesar and his Roman legions were conquering Europe and Britain, and the Channel Islands were changing from a Celtic way of life to a Roman style of living.

Meet: 5pm at La Hougue Bie (site closes at 7pm)Walk: Comfortable shoes for standing and open groundParking: In the free car park at La Hougue Bie


Saturday 30

La Cotte de St Brelade A chance to explore the landscape around this important Neanderthal habitation site. Hear about the history of the archaeological investigations at the site and what they have told us about Neanderthal occupation in the English Channel region over the past 250,000 years. This walk will be led by Dr Matt Pope of University College London.

Meet : 09.30am on Quaisne slipWalk: 2 hours. The route involves crossing uneven boulders and slippery rock surfaces and is not suitable for those with mobility issues. Supporting footwear suitable for the terrain is essential.Parking: Free at Quaisne beach car park


Sunday 31

Ice Age Island – Open DayVisit the excavations at Les Varines, the late ice age encampment being excavated in St Saviour. Dating to 14,500 years ago, Les Varines preserves exceptional evidence for modern human hunters recolonising northern Europe after the coldest period of the last Ice Age. During the tour you will get to see the site under excavation, see material from the site and learn about the development of Jersey’s ice age landscape. Dr Matt Pope and the team have spent several summers on this

site, which has featured in Digging for Britain, BBC4. At 2.30 a special tour will be put on by the team for CBA Festival attendees – so try to make this time!

Meet: Jersey Museum – a shuttle bus will be running all day. Locals may prefer to park at Jersey College for Girls and walk down the signed routeWalk: Easy but over rough ground. Duration of each shuttle bus trip approx 2 hours including bus rideParking: Free at Pier Road car park (or Jersey College for Girls)


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