Sechsschartenturm, Heavy MG bunker, La Mare Mill, World War II defense turret in Saint Ouen, Jersey
The Sechsschartenturm is a concrete bunker with a steel turret in Saint Ouen, Jersey, housing multiple chambers for crew and equipment. The structure sits elevated above the road and contains original firing positions for machine guns.
German occupation forces built this defensive installation between 1941 and 1945 as part of Atlantic Wall fortifications. The structure was designed to protect the island against seaborne and aerial attacks.
The fortification shows how occupying forces defended island positions during wartime. Visitors can see the practical solutions designed to operate two machine guns in tight spaces.
Access is via a stairway to the elevated entrance, where visitors can explore the command post, ammunition magazine, and storage rooms. The interior is tight, so wear comfortable shoes and allow time to navigate the small spaces carefully.
The interior walls display colored markings in different hues that helped crews quickly shift between firing positions. These practical orientation guides remain visible today and offer insight into daily operations.
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