Grosnez Castle
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Grosnez Castle is a ruined 14th-century castle in Saint Ouen, situated in Grosnez in the north-west corner of the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands.[1] Philippe de Carteret held it against the French when they held half of Jersey between 1461 and 1467, but it has been a ruin since the mid-16th century.[2]
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Grosnez Castle | |
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Saint Ouen, Jersey | |
Coordinates | 49°11′58″N 2°01′10″W |
Site information | |
Owner | States of Jersey |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruin |
Site history | |
Built | 1330 |
Materials | Granite |
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Today, the ruins are open to the public. Furthermore, there are concrete steps that lead from the rear of Grosnez Castle to a small automated signal station; the station platform affords scenic views.