GOREY CASTLE

Gorey Castle-as it is popularly known-was built in the 13th century as the island's main defence against the French whose coastline was only 14 miles away.
The castle was built at Mont Orgueil because sea and cliffs protected the castle on three sides. Also, the granite that the castle was built on meant that it was virtually impossible to undermine.
During the next century it survived sporadic attacks-and a 7 year occupation- by the French and was the English Crown's administration centre, home to the Governor of Jersey. It was also a desolate home to debtors, criminals and the occasional suspected witch.
By the 16th century however , Mont Orgueil Castle was out of date. With the new ship-mounted cannon and gunpowder, it was now open to attack from the bay and the hill opposite so a new castle was built to replace it, nearer to the strategic port of St. Helier.

Comments

[Ethan]

the castle looks very, very, very, very,very beautiful. Jigzone has this castle as one of their puzzles.

[kirsti]

i think the castle is lovely, although there are many danger hazards, i think that these should be sorted, as the castle is one of jerseys most treasured features.

[licia]

love,and,money,are roots to use for good,not sellfesh gain.the real satisfaction,is seeing the world be blessed by money and love.