Le Pinacle

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]

Le Pinacle
LocationSaint Ouen, Jersey
RegionChannel Islands
Coordinates49.2476°N 2.2530°W / 49.2476; -2.2530
History
PeriodsNeolithic–Roman
Site notes
Public accessYes

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

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