Jersey’s forgotten gateway
Marc Yates reveals why Rozel was once one of Jersey’s most important gateways, shaped by sea, settlement and shifting power.
Rozel may look like a quiet fishing harbour today, but for thousands of years it’s importance was more than suggested by its present appearance.
Marc reveals how geology, rising seas and early settlement are written into this corner of Jersey. Home to the Neolithic farmers who cleared woods to create fields around 6000 years ago, then to an Iron Age community that fortified Le Câtel de Rozel, it became the preferred landing place of the Dukes of Normandy.
By the 19th century, Rozel was bustling again, with soldiers, there to defend this gateway from French attack.
Founder of History Alive! and Chair of Archaeology at the Société Jersiaise, Marc Yates is an experienced guide and historian known for bringing Jersey’s landscapes and past vividly to life.
Uncover more of Jersey’s hidden history at www.historyalive.je
Meet at Rozel Slip, St Martin: www.what3words.com/exercising.manifested.sprouting
Limited parking in the area. Bus route 3.
Duration: Allow 2.30 hours. Difficulty: 🔵🔵🔵⚪⚪
A moderate circular walk, with some steep climbs and descents both on roads and paths. Do dress for the weather.
For more walks, head to:
Marc Yates reveals why Rozel was once one of Jersey’s most important gateways, shaped by sea, settlement and shifting power.
Rozel may look like a quiet fishing harbour today, but for thousands of years it’s importance was more than suggested by its present appearance.
Marc reveals how geology, rising seas and early settlement are written into this corner of Jersey. Home to the Neolithic farmers who cleared woods to create fields around 6000 years ago, then to an Iron Age community that fortified Le Câtel de Rozel, it became the preferred landing place of the Dukes of Normandy.
By the 19th century, Rozel was bustling again, with soldiers, there to defend this gateway from French attack.
Founder of History Alive! and Chair of Archaeology at the Société Jersiaise, Marc Yates is an experienced guide and historian known for bringing Jersey’s landscapes and past vividly to life.
Uncover more of Jersey’s hidden history at www.historyalive.je
Meet at Rozel Slip, St Martin: www.what3words.com/exercising.manifested.sprouting
Limited parking in the area. Bus route 3.
Duration: Allow 2.30 hours. Difficulty: 🔵🔵🔵⚪⚪
A moderate circular walk, with some steep climbs and descents both on roads and paths. Do dress for the weather.
For more walks, head to:
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Rozel
La Brecque du Nord
Trinity JE3 5BN Rozel
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