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Le Pinacle
LocationSaint Ouen, Jersey
RegionChannel Islands
Coordinates49°14′51″N 2°15′11″W / 49.2476°N 2.2530°W / 49.2476; -2.2530
History
PeriodsNeolithic–Roman
Site notes
Public accessYes

Le Pinacle is a protruding pinnacle of rock, at the coastal edge of a Les Landes in the north-west of Jersey, 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.

Dolerite

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

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

References

  1. Ordnance survey map of part of Cueillette de Vinchelez , St Ouen including the rifle range, model aircraft airfield, Le Beau Vallet and Le Pinacle, plan no 3/6
  2. Jeremy Percival. "Le Pinacle". Prehistoricjersey.net. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  3. "Full List of Publications". Mark-patton.co.uk. Retrieved 13 October 2012.

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