Câtel Fort Traditional Geocache
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This 18th century guardhouse is situated on the eastern cliffs dominating Grève de Lecq Bay.
To the east of the cache is a large earth mound, visible from the small lane and known as Castel de Lecq. The mound is 270 ft high and bears obvious traces of ancient enhancements. The exact date of these enhancements is unknown but it has been suggested that they probably belong to the Late Iron Age, when many similar Promontory Forts were being constructed in Cornwall and Brittany.
When it became apparent that the French were making plans in 1779 to invade Jersey with half of their expeditionary force landing at Grève de Lecq, measures were immediately put in place to defend the bay. The Governor of Jersey, General Sir Henry Seymour Conway, recommended that a “Maison de Garde” and “Magazin” be constructed and shortly afterwards the guard house was duly constructed by order of the States. By 1787 the Defence Committee had decided that the guard house should be arched and the necessary funds to undertake the work were raised through a public lottery. Thereafter the battery guarded the bay with three heavy, 32-pound guns on traversing platforms.
A detachment of 15 artillerymen and a sergeant were billeted in the guardhouse, which had a water cistern and open fireplace.
Grève de Lecq can be reached via Bus route 9 departing from St Helier. There are also several car-parks close to the beach.
Due to the size of the cache their are no trade items but Geocoins and small TBs can be left. Also please bring a pen to sign the log book.
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