La Hougue Bie, Neolithic passage grave with medieval chapels in Grouville, Jersey.
The funerary monument extends 20 meters beneath a 13-meter-high earthen mound, supported by 60 vertical stones and 16 granite slabs at its top.
First excavated in 1925, archaeologists discovered remains of eight individuals along with pottery items and fragments of 20 vase supports within the chamber.
The site demonstrates religious evolution from Neolithic practices to Christianity, with two chapels built on the mound during the 12th and 16th centuries.
The museum opens daily from March through October between 10 AM and 5 PM, with winter hours from 10 AM to 4 PM, accessible via bus line 20.
The passage alignment allows sunlight to penetrate the chamber's terminal cell during equinoxes, demonstrating the builders' advanced astronomical knowledge.
Location: Grouville
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Phone: +441534853823
Website: https://jerseyheritage.org/explore/find-a-place-to-visit/la-hougue-bie-museum
GPS coordinates: 49.20060,-2.06380
Latest update: May 23, 2025 09:46
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