Le Pinacle

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Le Pinacle
Le Pinacle Jersey.jpg
Location Saint Ouen, Jersey
Region Channel Islands
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History
Periods Neolithic–Roman
Site notes
Public access Yes
Website Megalithic Portal

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]

Dolerite

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

Megalith

File:L'Êta La Rocque-Ho Jèrri 2010.jpg
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.

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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
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