History & heritage
Strongpoint Grève de Lecq
Grève de Lecq Bay was a German strongpoint during the Occupation. The German Forces deployed a lot of armaments and bunkers in the area. In the middle of the bay a Jersey Round Tower dominates the view, this Napoleonic era tower was also modified by the Germans to include a secure bunker at the base, and a roof-mounted machine gun.
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Today you can still find a Type 670 and a Type 680 Casemate, which housed a 7.5cm Pak 40 Gun and a 10.5cm French Gun. The Harbour has scars of where the Germans installed a tank turret. You can also find traces of rails used to move the searchlight. Near the café remains of a latrine and sink block can be found.
Local heritage experts, Jersey War Tours, have been guardians of the Napoleonic tower for several years and offer private bunker tours for a truly unique island experience.
We are open all year round.
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair access
- Parking
The tower is located in Grève de Lecq carpark, with accessible parking. The site is accessible for wheelchair users, however they wouldn't be able to access the inside of the tower.
- Partial wheelchair access
- Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility
- Suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Location
Strongpoint Grève de Lecq
Mont de la Grève de Lecq
Jersey
St. Ouen