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Elizabeth Castle, Jersey

Elizabeth Castle

Elizabeth Castle is a castle and tourist attraction, on a tidal island within Saint Helier Parish on the isle of Jersey. Construction was started in the 16th century when the power of cannon meant that the existing stronghold at Mont Orgueil was insufficient to defend the island and the port of St Helier was vulnerable to attack by ships armed with cannon.

The castle is named after Queen Elizabeth I, who reigned during the time it was built. (Read more)