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Historic Churches & Chapels

Jersey’s spiritual landscape is defined by its twelve ancient parish churches, most dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. These granite structures showcase Norman and Gothic architectural influences, often built on earlier pagan sites. Notable highlights include St Matthew’s Church, famous for its intricate Lalique glass interior, and the Fishermen’s Chapel, which contains rare medieval wall paintings. From the seaside setting of St Brelade’s to the tall spire of St Peter’s, these sites offer a glimpse into the island's religious and architectural evolution.

Historic Churches & Chapels — Kaart

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Fishermen's Chapel

A medieval chapel adjacent to St Brelade's Church, known for its rare 14th-century wall paintings depicting biblical scenes including the Annunciation and the Resurrection.

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St. Brelade's Church

One of Jersey's twelve ancient parish churches, this granite structure occupies a scenic location overlooking St Brelade's Bay and features a blend of Norman and later architectural styles.

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St Matthew's

Commonly known as the 'Glass Church,' it features an extraordinary interior of molded white glass commissioned from French designer René Lalique in 1934.

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Grouville Church

Grouville Church is one of the twelve ancient parish churches in the island of Jersey; it is sited in the eastern parish of Grouville.

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Parish Church of St Clement

The Parish Church of St Clement is the parish church of the parish of Saint Clement in Jersey.

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St. John's Parish Church

A 12th-century granite church featuring a traditional Norman tower and a late-Gothic chancel, serving as the spiritual center for the northern parish of St John.

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St. Lawrence Parish Church

This historic site contains a 6th-century inscribed stone and features a mix of architectural periods, including a 13th-century nave and a 15th-century chapel.

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St.Martin's Church

A prominent granite church characterized by its tall spire and 13th-century origins, containing significant monuments to the local de Quetteville family.

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St Ouen's Church

One of the island's oldest parish churches, located near St Ouen's Manor, featuring a distinctive low central tower and a history dating back to the 11th century.

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St. Mary's Church

A classic Jersey granite parish church with 12th-century foundations, notable for its simple Norman architecture and peaceful rural setting.

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St.Peter's Church

Features the tallest church spire in Jersey and serves as the historic parish church for the western district, with parts of the building dating to the 12th century.

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Trinity Church

A medieval parish church containing a notable 17th-century monument to Sir Edward de Carteret and featuring traditional granite masonry.

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St Saviour's Church

The burial place of actress Lillie Langtry, this large parish church features a 15th-century tower and a rich collection of stained glass windows.