The above co ords take you to the parking area, the Tower and a notice board.
In 1776 France began sending arms and money to help the Americans in their War of Independence, and the decision was taken to circle Jersey with watchtowers to improve the defences. A plan was drawn up by one of the Island’s Governors, General Conway, who wanted 32 towers to be built around the coast. He based his drawings for them on a round design by a French nobleman, but gave some the addition of a battery at the base.
