St Brelades is the oldest parish church on
Jersey.
It is situated on rocks overlooking the bay. It is most easily accessed from the road, with car-parking facilities. It can aslo be reached from the beach along the 'perquage'- a sanctuary path from church to beach which is a feature of Jersey's churhces
Built in local granite, it dates from the 12th century, and retains the original norman chancel. The church has a characteristic appearnce due to the vaulted roof being faced with a mix of sanstone and pebbles from the beach.
Saint Brelade is credited with founding many Christian communities in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany
St Brelard's church, viewed on the path from the beach
Chancel roof, St Brelade's church
It is situated on rocks overlooking the bay. It is most easily accessed from the road, with car-parking facilities. It can aslo be reached from the beach along the 'perquage'- a sanctuary path from church to beach which is a feature of Jersey's churhces
Built in local granite, it dates from the 12th century, and retains the original norman chancel. The church has a characteristic appearnce due to the vaulted roof being faced with a mix of sanstone and pebbles from the beach.
Saint Brelade is credited with founding many Christian communities in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany
St Brelard's church, viewed on the path from the beach
Chancel roof, St Brelade's church