Le Pinacle

For other places with the same name, see Le Pinacle (disambiguation).

Le Pinacle is a protruding pinnacle of rock, at the coastal edge of a Les Landes in the north-west of Jersey,^[1] with remains and ruins at its base dating from five periods including the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age. There is also evidence of a rectangular Gallo-Roman temple.^[2]

Le Pinacle

Location	Saint Ouen, Jersey
Region	Channel Islands
Coordinates	49.2476°N 2.2530°W / 49.2476; -2.2530
History
Periods	Neolithic–Roman
Site notes
Public access	Yes

Dolerite

The dolerite stratum has been mined, and used to make axe heads during the Neolithic period and Bronze Age.^[3]

Megalith

Le Pinacle is visible in the distance (far left)

The megalithic rock is a natural formation, and a prominent landmark which can be seen from St Ouen's bay.

The remains of the Roman temple can be seen in this photo

See also

• Jersey dolmens