St Martin, Jersey

Historical Description

Martin, St, a parish in Jersey, on the E coast, 4 miles SE of St Helier. It contains part of the village of Gorey, and has a post office. Acreage, 2455; population, 2760. Gorey Harbour is all within this parish. Druidical remains are at Le Couperon and Anneville. Mont Orgueil Castle is famed for its historic associations. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Winchester; gross value, £225 with residence. Patron, the Crown. The church is a fine old building of 1116 date, and has been restored.