• “These double-arched entrances date from the second half of the seventeenth century and are the best-preserved feature of the Blanc Bois estate, dating back to 1481.”

    National Trust of Guernsey

    Les Blanc Bois Archway

  • “The gates are constructed from Jersey stone, distinguished from similarly coloured Cobo granite by its regular black flecking.”

    National Trust of Guernsey

    Les Blanc Bois Archway

  • “Double-arched entrances were constructed as status symbols to display to passers-by the driveway or 'cache' to a house of quality.”

    National Trust of Guernsey

    Les Blanc Bois Archway

Les Blanc Bois Archway

Les Blanc Bois Archway at Rue Cohu, Castel is a handsome double arch forming the entrance to a large estate, which dates back at least to 1481, when Nicholas Fouaschin of Blancs Bois became Bailiff of the Island. The arches, however, date from the second half of the seventeenth century and are the best-preserved feature of the estate. They are constructed from Jersey stone, distinguished from similarly coloured Cobo granite by its regular black flecking. Map Reference M. 

Both Les Blancs Bois and Ivy Gates Archways have been designated as Protected Monuments by the States of Guernsey; Les Blancs Bois in 1970 and the Ivy Gates in 1981.

Information

Handsome arches best seen a 'drive-by' due to their location on a busy road.

Details

Parking: No

Kiosk: No

Facilities: No

Terrain: Pavement close to busy road

Distance: N/A

Geocaching: Yes

How to find us

Perry's guide: 15H1 | GPS 49.471949, -2.569936

Bus routes: P2. Alight at Le Friquet junction