Jethou
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-->Jethou is a small island that is part of the Channel Islands, but not open to the public.
Jethou is immediately south of Herm and has an area of approximately 180,000 m² (44 acres). It is said that in AD 709 a storm washed away the strip of land which connected the island with Herm.
In 1416, it became part of Henry V of England's estate and still remains a Crown lease and now owned by the States of Guernsey.
From 1920-23, it was leased by Compton MacKenzie along with Herm, and remained part of that estate for years, although it is currently part of a different one.
From September 1964 until December 1971 the Island was occupied by the Faed family consisting of Mr Angus Faed, his wife Susan Faed and their four children, Colin, Erik, Colette and Amanda. Mrs Susan Faed was the 22nd tenant of Jethou.
It is now owned by Sir Peter Ogden of IT company Computacenter. It is flanked by two islets, to the west and east - Crevichon and Faucanniere. There is one house on the island and two cottages as well as a large garage where vehicles such as Quad bikes and tractors are stored.
At the back of Jethou, Puffins can be seen swimming off the rocks.
Jethou is soon to have an observatory built on top of the island.
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Bailiwick of Jersey:
Jersey | Minquiers and Ecréhous | |
Bailiwick of Guernsey:
Guernsey | Alderney | Sark | Herm | Brecqhou | Burhou | Casquets | Jethou | Lihou | |
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