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]
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| Location | Saint Ouen, Jersey |
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| Region | Channel Islands |
| Coordinates | 49°14′51″N 2°15′11″W / 49.2476°N 2.2530°W |
| History | |
| Periods | Neolithic–Roman |
| Site notes | |
| Public access | Yes |
Dolerite
editThe dolerite stratum has been mined, and used to make axe heads during the Neolithic period and Bronze Age.[3]
Megalith
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The megalithic rock is a natural formation, and a prominent landmark which can be seen from St Ouen's bay.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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[permanent dead link]
- ^ Jeremy Percival. "Le Pinacle". Prehistoricjersey.net. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ "Full List of Publications". Mark-patton.co.uk. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
External links
edit- "Le Pinacle". Megalithic Portal.
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