Elizabeth Castle by BessieB
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This is Elizabeth Castle when the tide is out. During these times you are able to walk across the causeway to the castle. When the tide is high you need to get a Duwk, which is an amphibious vehicle which leaves the beach at intervals throughout the day.
Built on an islet in St Aubin's Bay, Elizabeth Castle has defended Jersey from the French for more than 300 years. Elizabeth Castle was built in 1590 and was once the home of Jersey's Tudor Governor Sir Walter Raleigh.
The area to the lower right of the picture is the bathing pool which is filled by the rising tide and when the tide goes out, you can still have a swim. The green area's on the sand is sea lettuce which can be a problem here in the summer.
If you are interested in where I live then please view www.jersey.com
Thank you for your views and comments
Susan
Comments (22)
Wonderful shot!!
Wonderful Capture and thank you for the history.
Super pic!
A Strategic place to deny oneself the invaders. Cheer and mile thank you. ((5++)) Une place Stratégique pour se défendre des envahisseurs . Bravo et mile mercis . ((5++))
Wonderful image!
Very interesting...1590? wow! Wonderful shot!!
Interesting story, excellent shot!
Interesting story and fantastic picture! Thanks for the link... I'm going to read them! :)
Very cool history and capture!
wonderful! RS
fantastic shot sue x
great history and fantastic capture susan..
Excellent image !!!
Sir Walter Raleigh is a very well known name here.I heard it often when I was in school.beautiful castle and seascape
Thanks for sharing. I love English history. Fantastic!
I didn't know the French were still needing to be defended against! Good to know there are defenses in place... this is lovely, and I'll bet at high tide it's even lovelier! Wonder what's on the other side of the channel to defend the French?... Jersey looks lovely, I used to have a friend who lives there. One of these days I must get over and check it out!
I really am intrigued by where this has been built. And to think it has withstood the ravages of time and weather... Fabulous shot!
Elizabeth Castle is right in town and very near the harbour in St Helier. It is cut off by the tide twice a day. I live a 5 min walk from this area. I am pleased you like it and will look for a photo with the tide high. Thanks for your continued support.
marvelous!
Wonderful vista, looks beautiful there.
One of my favorite subject. But the harbour is now very close to the castle.
Very cool shot and history!