National Trust for Jersey
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The National Trust for Jersey is a charitable organisation which aims at preserving and safeguarding sites of historic, aesthetic and natural interest in Jersey.
The trust held its first formal meeting, headed by the
Farms
The trust owns several farms which are of historic interest, some of these are described below.
The Elms
The Elms is a former 18th-century farm, in St. Peter's Valley, which has been the trust's headquarters since 1978.[2]
It is not operated as a museum, but some areas are normally open to visitors.
Hamptonne
Hamptonne is a
The earliest records indicate that a building was located here in 1445.
In 2005, much of the Ecosse Films drama Under the Greenwood Tree was filmed here.[3]
The museum is open to the public, from June to September.[4] In October, it becomes the venue for La Faîs'sie d’Cidre (a cider making festival).
Morel Farm
This working farm is located in St. Lawrence. Some structures here were built in 1666.
Mills
Military buildings
The trust owns a number of former military buildings in Jersey. Some of these are listed here.
Câtel Fort
Câtel Fort is an 18th-century guardhouse, situated overlooking Grève de Lecq Bay.
Grève de Lecq Barracks
In 1810, construction of Grève de Lecq Barracks was started, and a garrison was stationed here until the 1920s. It was able to house up to 250 troops.[5]
The barrack buildings, located in
La Caumine à Marie Best
Victoria Tower
Victoria Tower is a Martello tower built in 1837, and located on Le Mont Nicholas opposite Mont Orgueil.[6] It overlooks Anne Port on the north side and Gorey on the south.
Cottages
La Ronce
La Ronce is a two-story 17th-century granite cottage which is listed as a Site of Special Interest (pSSI).[7] The stone above the doorway has been incised with what appears to be the year 1621.
The building has had further additions made, probably during the 18th century.
In 2012, a 99-year lease on the property was made available to purchase from the trust.[8]
Natural environment
Jersey Wetland Centre
In 2012, plans were submitted to improve facilities at the wetland area known as St. Ouen's Pond, in
Le Noir Pré
Le Noir Pré comprises two adjacent
Les Monts Grantez
This is an elevated area which overlooks St Ouen's bay, it features the Neolithic dolmen des Monts Grantez, pedestrian footpaths, grazing areas for cattle, and car parking.[11]
The site is used as a venue for the trust's annual Sunset Concert.[12]
La Vallée des Vaux
La Vallée des Vaux is a woodland valley which lies in the north of St Helier, parts of which are owned by the trust.[13]
Fern Valley
Fern Valley is a Y-shaped valley in the parish of
Gallery
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Le Rât
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Morel Farm
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Apple crusher at Morel Farm
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Le Saut Geffroy (Geffroy's Leap)
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Le Moulin de Quétivel
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Le Lavoir de la Rue des Prés
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Le Don Journeaux, a house inSt. Clement.
References
- ^ "Prince of Wales extends Jersey National Trust patronage". Bbc.co.uk. 2 August 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "The Elms". Nationaltrustjersey.org.je. Archived from the original on 2 July 2004. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Jersey to host major film production". 4rfv.co.uk. 23 May 2005. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Hamptonne | The National Trust for Jersey". Nationaltrust.je. 2 June 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Greve De Lecq Barracks | The National Trust for Jersey". Nationaltrust.je. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Victoria Tower | The National Trust for Jersey". Nationaltrust.je. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Historic Document Reference: OU0196". Mygov.je. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "La Ronce – Long Lease for Sale | The National Trust for Jersey". Nationaltrust.je. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Plans submitted for Jersey Wetland Centre in St Ouen". Bbc.co.uk. 13 May 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "La Mare au Seigneur (St Ouen's Pond) | The National Trust for Jersey". Nationaltrust.je. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Grantez Headland | The National Trust for Jersey". Nationaltrust.je. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Sunset Concert | The National Trust for Jersey". Nationaltrust.je. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "La Vallée Des Vaux | The National Trust for Jersey". Nationaltrust.je. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Fern Valley | The National Trust for Jersey". Nationaltrust.je. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2013.