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Elizabeth Castle, Jersey

Elizabeth Castle, Jersey
A look here from the walls of the harbour of St Helier towards this castle. Although not as imposing as the medieval castle of Mont Orguel on the east coast it is striking nevertheless. It is reached by a tidal causeway over soft sands. Ideally a stroll and explore from within the castle walls would have been nice, but time did not allow.
Sitting on an islet around 0.8km from the capital harbour of St Helier it has been here around 400 years. It is built across 24 acres of land which once seated an Abbey. It was Raleigh who named the castle Fort Isabella Bellissima or Elizabeth castle.
The castle has many claims to fame having had residents such as Sir Walter Raleigh, King Charles II and German occupying forces. It has more than 30 historic buildings in its grounds.

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Holger Hagen, TOZ, Keith Burton, Patrick Brandy and 6 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautiful image and an interesting note.
8 months ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
An impressive castle on its tidal island and probably just as easy to defend as Mont Orgueil.
8 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Gudrun club
Thanks Gudrun. In reality I don't think the castles of Jersey were ever attacked not that the British (nor French) ever needed an excuse to build a castle.

Keep cool. Herb
8 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Beautiful images of this castle, Herb.
8 months ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Magic.
8 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to J. Gafarot club
Thanks Jose.

Herb
8 months ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Splendide vue un beau paysage bon week-end.
8 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A beautifully composed view across the water to this lovely castle Herb. The detail and sharpness is excellent, especially when viewed large. A beautiful sky, with a hint of colour and gorgeous light reflected off the water. The rocks bottom left, anchor the frame nicely!
8 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
Glad you liked this one Keith. It all looked a little flat on this soft lighting day so I am glad it turned out OK on here. I saw that the rocks would anchor the picture and so made sure they were left on.

Keep cool and best wishes. Herb
8 months ago. Edited 8 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Super image of this castle Herb very nice.
Have a good day.
Gordon
8 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
Thanks for this Gordon. We walked some of the causeway before turning back as the tide was coming in.

Keep cool. Herb
8 months ago.

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