Elizabeth Castle by BessieB

Photography • Historical • posted on Jan 09, 2009

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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)

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lyron

1:35PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

Wonderful shot!!

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dbrv6

1:43PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

Wonderful Capture and thank you for the history.

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durleybeachbum

1:45PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

Super pic!

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mickeyrony

2:13PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

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++))

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Ciacili

2:21PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

Wonderful image!

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dianas..creations

3:13PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

Very interesting...1590? wow! Wonderful shot!!

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Kaartijer

3:24PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

Interesting story, excellent shot!

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emmecielle

3:35PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

Interesting story and fantastic picture! Thanks for the link... I'm going to read them! :)

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THROBBE

4:40PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

Very cool history and capture!

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rocserum

5:30PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

wonderful! RS

lllybeth

5:37PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

fantastic shot sue x

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Minda

6:05PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

great history and fantastic capture susan..

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Mousson

7:20PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

Excellent image !!!

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Richardphotos

7:58PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

Sir Walter Raleigh is a very well known name here.I heard it often when I was in school.beautiful castle and seascape

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bronwyn_lea

8:05PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

Thanks for sharing. I love English history. Fantastic!

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MrsRatbag

9:36PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

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!

MrsLubner

11:37PM | Fri, 09 January 2009

I really am intrigued by where this has been built. And to think it has withstood the ravages of time and weather... Fabulous shot!

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BessieB

4:22AM | Sat, 10 January 2009

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.

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