Some Old Jersey Manor Houses (from a 1960s Guidebook)

Some Old Jersey Manor Houses (from a 1960s Guidebook)

ST. OUEN'S MANOR—For nearly 800 years the Manor has been the abode of the de Carterets, a family which played an important part in the Island's history. The first dwelling was probably erected in the 13th century, for when Philippe de Carteret gave to the monks of St. Michel two parcels of land, they were said to be adjoining his own house. The oldest part of the present building dates from about 1480, when the Seigneur of the day obtained leave to fortify his house with battlements and towers. In 1856 the property was restored. The Lodge was built, tops added to the Towers and a porch at the main entrance. A magnificent hall, staircase and gallery with oak panelling were also constructed. The Manorial Chapel, dedicated to St. Anne, was restored as such, and the altar slab, with its five consecration crosses, came from the chapel of St. George at Vinchelez de Bas. (The Manor House is not open to the public, only the grounds).

 

TRINITY MANOR—The date of the first house is lost in the mists of antiquity. The second homestead was erected while the Lemprieres were in possession during the Tudor period, and of that edifice, there remains the Great Hall with the cellars beneath and an upstairs room. Amice de Carteret, in 1631, demolished part of the original structure and after considerable trouble succeeded in completing his dwelling. The building was almost a ruin when during 1911 and 1914 it was restored and redesigned like a French Château. (Not open to the public).

 

ROZEL MANOR—The modern Manor House dates back to 1770, when Charles Lempriere demolished the existing home-stead and erected the present building on Le Mont Marguerite in beautiful and secluded surroundings. In 1820, Philip Raoul Lempriere, the grandson, enlarged the building by adding the towers and turrets, but covered the original granite work with cement. In the grounds is to be seen the mediaeval chapel, dedicated to St. Mary, and the Colombier, the pigeon holes of which have been filled in. (Not open to the public).

The manor houses and grounds are not open to the public other than on special dates.