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Delve into Saint Saviour in Guernsey
Saint Saviour in the region of is a city in Guernsey - some 5 mi or ( 7 km ) West of St Peter Port , the country's capital .
Current time in Saint Saviour is now 05:05 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Guernsey " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: London, Exeter, Cambridge, Bristol, and Bournemouth. While being here, make sure to check out London . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Saint Saviour ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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VisitGuernsey: Welcome To Guernsey
Nestling snugly in the bay of St Malo and 70 miles from mainland Britain, the Channel Island of Guernsey is a heady mix of French and British cultures. This collision of lifestyles has created a uniqu ..
Guernsey Heavy Landing in strong wind Dash 8
On 10th of December 2007 England was being battered by gale force winds and I had to travel to Guernsey on business. I can't say the flight started out smooth because it was bumpy right from the start ..
VisitGuernsey 2011 DVD - Full Version
VisitGuernsey DVD 2011 A heady mix of stunning scenery and the best of contemporary living, Guernsey is the perfect destination. Inspiring walks along the cliff paths, rambles through the rural interi ..
PA28 Landing at Guernsey Airport
Me Landing a PA28 into Guersney Airport ! Was a 90degree crosswind at 11kts too :) ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Fort Saumarez
Fort Saumarez is a Martello tower in Saint Peter, Guernsey, on a headland that forms the northern tip of L'Erée and extends to the Lihou causeway. It was constructed in 1804 on the site of an existing battery after the onset of the Napoleonic Wars, and during the tenure (1803-1813) of Lieutenant Governor General Sir John Doyle.
Located at 49.46 -2.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Lihou
Not to be confused with Lihou Reef National Nature Reserve Lihou /ˈliːuː/ is a small tidal island that is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Channel Islands. It lies off the west coast of Guernsey and is the most westerly point in the Channel Islands. Coordinates: {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:49|27|38.16|N|2|40|4.44|W| | |name= }}. The island was bought by the States of Guernsey in January 1995.
Located at 49.46 -2.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Fort Hommet
Fort Hommet (or Fort Houmet) is a fortification on Vazon Bay headland in Castel, Guernsey. It is built on the site of fortifications that date back to 1680, and consists of a Martello tower from 1804, later additions during the Victorian Era, and bunkers and casemates that the Germans constructed during World War II. The Martello tower was constructed after the onset of the Napoleonic Wars, and during the tenure (1803-1813) of Lieutenant Governor General Sir John Doyle.
Located at 49.47 -2.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Fort Hommet 10.5 cm Coastal Defence Gun Casement Bunker
The Fort Hommet 105 mm coastal defence gun casement bunker is a fully restored gun casemate that was part of Fortress Guernsey constructed by the forces of Nazi Germany between 1940 and 1945.
Located at 49.47 -2.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Fort Grey
Fort Grey, colloquially known as the "cup and saucer", is a Martello tower located on a rock in Rocquaine Bay in Saint Peter, Guernsey. The French name of the rock upon which the tower was built is the Château de Rocquaine (Castle of Rocquaine); in Guernésiais Châté dé Rocquoïne. It was said to be the site of local witches' Sabbaths.
Located at 49.43 -2.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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