La Motte, Tidal island and archaeological site in Saint Clement, Jersey.
La Motte rises 17 meters above sea level and extends 200 meters from the beach, featuring a clay surface with surrounding rock formations.
Excavations between 1911 and 1914 revealed eighteen stone-walled cists containing bone fragments, skeletons, and artifacts dating from 1500 BC to 300 BC.
The archaeological discoveries at La Motte contribute substantial information about burial practices and settlement patterns during the Bronze Age period in Jersey.
Access to La Motte requires careful timing as the island becomes separated from the mainland twice daily during high tide periods.
The site contains a large cairn constructed from diorite boulders at its eastern end, with preserved bone remnants discovered in its central section.
Location: Saint Clement
GPS coordinates: 49.16056,-2.07722
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:44
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