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Le Pinacle

Le Pinacle

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For other places with the same name, see Le Pinacle (disambiguation).

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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Dolerite

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

Megalith

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.

The remains of the Roman temple can be seen in this photo

See also

References

  1. [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[permanent dead link]
  2. [2]
    Jeremy Percival. "Le Pinacle". Prehistoricjersey.net. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  3. [3]
    "Full List of Publications". Mark-patton.co.uk. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
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