- Jersey is one of the Channel Islands located off the coast of northern France.
- Although each island is self-governing and passes its own legislation, the islands are not Sovereign States, being owned by the Crown with the title British Crown Dependency.
History
- The Islands were occupied by the Romans between 60-c.408 CE, and were known as the ‘Insulae Lenuri’ while Jersey was possibly known as ‘Caesaria’ or Andium’.
Grouville Hoard
- In June 2012, a Hoard of 70,000 Celtic and Roman coins was found, dating to the period of the Gallic Wars (58-51 BCE).
Museums
- La Hougue Bie Museum, Grouville
- The Grouville Hoard is displayed here.
- Jersey Museum and Art Gallery
- Weighbridge Place, St, Helier.
Jersey Dolmens
- Jersey has a number of Dolmens, including the Faldouet Dolmen and Le Coupon Dolmen in the east coast.
Faldouet Dolmen, Jersey