Mont Orgueil
| Mont Orgueil | |
|---|---|
Gorey Castle | |
| St Martin, Jersey | |
Mount Orgueil from the south | |
Second World War German range-finding positions were installed into the existing structure to resemble medieval features in order to avoid detection by Allied reconnaissance. | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | People of Jersey |
| Controlled by | Jersey Heritage Trust |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Intact |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 49°11′58″N 2°01′10″W / 49.1994°N 2.0194°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1204–1450 |
| In use | 1204–1945 |
| Materials | Granite |
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Mont Orgueil (French pronunciation: [mɔ̃ ɔʁɡœj]; French for 'Mount Pride') is a castle in Jersey that overlooks the harbour of Gorey; a port on the east coast of the Island. It is known as Gorey Castle by English-speakers, and the "Old Castle" (lé Vièr Châté) by Jèrriais-speakers. The castle was first referred to as 'Mont Orgeuil' in an ordnance survey made in 1462, when the castle was under French occupation in the Late Middle Ages.: 38 The castle was the seat of royal authority on Jersey throughout the medieval period and served as the main fortress on the Island until the construction of Elizabeth Castle in 1594. It is classified as a Grade I listed building.