Template:Jersey buildings/Elizabeth Castle

When it became clear in the 16th century that Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey's principal fortress for about three centuries, could no longer withstand the technology of Elizabethan warfare, a decision was taken to build a replacement, and the site chosen was a rocky islet much closer to the island's capital, St Helier. The new castle was named Elizabeth Castle after his Queen by the governor of the time, Sir Walter Raleigh.

Jersey's government retreated to the castle on more than one occasion and it was at the centre of events during the English Civil War, as well as holding out against French invaders on the day of the Battle of Jersey.

The Castle still stands today, and many of its fine buildings have been restored and are open to the public.