Sight / landmark | History & heritage
Fishermen’s Chapel
On the site of a small 6th century monastic church, sits the Fishermen's Chapel. Built in the 11th-12th century by the Bishop of Coutances, this original timber building was rebuilt in stone. For almost 300 years, it remained a single cell building, til the 14th century, when it was appropriated as a chantry and burial place for a prominent family.
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The east wall was decorated with a painting of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, flanked by 14 kneeling figures. Less than 100 years later, another family took over, refurbishing it to include bigger windows and a lower floor. The chapel became associated with the fishing guilds, to which it owes its current name, in the late medieval periods.
In 1550, during the Acts of Reformation, it was converted into an armoury, housing the parish cannon. The church remained, until the mid 1800s, when arsenals were provided for the parochial Militia.
Restoration continued on this wonderful old building, culminating in 1973 when in conjunction with archaeological studies, the roof was retiled, floor paved with granite and period furniture crafted.
We are open all year round.
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Family friendly
- Couples
Location
Fishermen's Chapel
St. Brelade's Bay
Jersey
St. Brelade
JE3 8LL
