The Fort can be visited
FortressSaint Brélade
Saint Aubin's Fort
Saint Aubin's Fort is a prominent fortification situated on a rocky islet off the coast of Saint Brélade in Jersey. Originally built to protect the harbor, it bears witness to a turbulent history and is now an accessible historical structure.
History+
The fort's origins date back to the 1540s, when it was constructed to secure the then-important port of Saint Aubin. During the English Civil War, the Parliamentarians expanded the complex into a robust fortress with a bulwark. After its capture by the Royalists, they replaced the bulwark with a granite rampart and heightened the tower. Further modifications occurred in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the Victorian era, the fort temporarily served as a summer residence, before it was reinforced with artillery and concrete casemates by the German occupiers during World War II and integrated into the Atlantic Wall.
Location+
The fortress is located in Saint Brélade on the Channel Island of Jersey, a Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom. It stands at an elevation of approximately 7 m above sea level.
On site+
Visitors can explore the fort today. At low tide, it is accessible via a causeway from the main island of Jersey.
Nearby+
- Elizabeth Castle (fortress), approx. 2.8 km away
- Fort Regent (fortress), approx. 4.0 km away
- La Crête Fort (fortress), approx. 8.3 km away
- Fort Leicester (fortress), approx. 8.5 km away
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