Megalithic Mysteries - The Channel Islands

Stones of Guernsey

Guernsey, like its neighbour Jersey and the smaller islands nearby is an independent place just off the coast of Brittany, France. It is, however, part of the British Isles, making for a unique mix of French and British culture.

Statue Menhirs

A type of prehistoric carved stone not seen elsewhere in Britain. Other examples are seen in continental Europe.

• Castel - Standing Stone
• La Gran'mere du Chimquiere - Standing Stone

Standing Stones...

...and a Stone Circle! Being a densely populated island, most standing stones on Guernsey are no longer there,  here are a few that are.

• La Longue Rocque - Standing Stone
• La Petite Longue Rocque des Granges - Standing Stone
• Martello 7 - Stone Circle

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Tombs of Guernsey

Most of the tombs are bottle shaped, with no side chambers

• La Varde - Passage Grave
• Le Creux es Faies - Passage Grave
• Le Dehus - Passage Grave Possible Terence Meaden Stonehenge Head Connection
• Le Trepied - Passage Grave
• Les Fouaillages - Burial Chamber
• La Roque qui Sonne - Passage Grave
• Delancey - Unclassified Burial Chamber

Two books are inexpensive and essential purchases if you plan to explore these sites. Both are available in bookshops in St Peter Port, the island's capital.

• Les Fouaillages and the Megalithic Monuments of Guernsey - Ian Kinnes & J.A. Grant �2.95
• The Perrys guide book, from which my 'grid references' are taken. Most of the sites are shown on the maps inside. �3.50

Jersey

I don't currently have any pages on Jersey. Here is a good site to look at: Dolmens in Jersey

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