St Tugual's Chapel, 11th-century religious chapel in Herm, Channel Islands.
St Tugual's Chapel is a stone structure on Herm's northern side featuring Norman architectural details and restored stained glass windows with biblical imagery. The building occupies a site with long religious significance and has undergone restoration work in recent times.
Norman monks built this structure around 1001 on a site with religious significance stretching back to the 6th century. The location served as a spiritual centre for the island community across many generations.
The stained glass windows blend religious imagery with local details, showing Guernsey cows and Herm's harbour within biblical scenes. This combination reflects how the chapel ties the island's identity to its spiritual traditions.
The chapel is accessible on foot from Herm village and offers views across the island's northern coast. Wear sturdy shoes as the path can be uneven, and weather conditions change quickly in this coastal location.
Archaeological digs near the chapel uncovered ancient human remains from the 10th century, offering clues about early burial practices on the island. These findings show the site served as a burial ground long before the Norman building was constructed.
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