Situated in the southeastern part of the Channel Island of Jersey, Saint Clement is one of the twelve parishes of the Bailiwick of Jersey. It is the second most populous parish in Jersey, which geographically, it is the smallest. The parish is divided into three vingtaines for administrative purposes; these are La Grande Vingtaine, La Vingtaine du Rocquier, and La Vingtaine de Samarès. A vingtaine, which means "group of twenty," is a subdivision of the parishes of Jersey.
The majority of Saint Clement Parish is below the equinoctial high tide level. The equinoctial high tide is the high tide when the length of day is equal to the length of night, which happens on or around March 21 (the vernal equinox) and on or around September 23 (the autumnal equinox). It was often flooded until La Dicq, a dyke along the coastline in Saint Clement, was constructed to hold back the tides a bit. Very large floods hit the coast in 1688, 1796, and 1812, after which the coastal road at Le Hocq was entirely washed away, causing the people to rebuild it further inland. There is a forest a foot or so beneath the sand at Grève d'Azette, an indication that the island used to be larger.
There are two primary schools and one secondary school in the parish.
The Parish Church of Saint Clement is the ancient Anglican church, which was constructed around 911 AD and became the parish church before 1067, expanded the building in the 15th century with the addition of a chancel and transepts, at the same time the gargoyles were added. Its sister church, Saint Nicholas, was opened in 1927, is situated nearby. There is also a St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and the Samares Methodist Church which stands as it always has but is now a community centre.
A Neolithic passage grave was discovered in 1848 while quarrymen looking for building materials found human bones, axes, urns, and a stone pendant. It is believed that the Iberians, a pre-Celtic race, built the megalithic tomb in approximately 3,000 BC. The local farmer who had engaged the quarrymen used the upright stones as a pigsty until it was officially named a historic site.
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Situated on the edge of a Ramsar wetlands site within the Jersey parish of St. Clement, the accommodations are described and shown in pictures, along with its pricing, booking policies, and contact data. Site content is available in English and French.
http://www.benmor-jersey.com/
Located in the parish of St. Clement, Jersey, the Gardens include a nursery offers a collection of plants for sale, a gift shop, herb garden, garden project, and self-catering holiday accommodations, consisting of three apartments and three cottages which are available seasonally.
http://www.samaresmanor.com/
Overlooking the St. Clements Bay, the hotel offers a variety of guest accommodations, some with sea views. A map indicates its location in the Jersey parish of St. Clement, its rooms are described and depicted in photographs, its tariff is posted, and online booking is available.
https://hotelambassadeur.co.uk
Based in the Jersey parish of St. Clement, Kayak Adventures offers sea kayaking experiences, utilizing a fleet of sit-on-top kayaks and closed cockpit sea kayaks, to remote beaches, cliffs, caves and wildlife areas within the Channel Islands. Its tours, courses, and prices are given, along with gift vouchers and online booking.
https://www.jerseykayakadventures.co.uk
The official site of the parish government provides an overview of the parish, its administrative offices, departments, services, and key contacts. Other resources include local clubs and associations, places of worship, and access to various parish documents.
https://parish.gov.je/StClement/Pages/default.aspx
Pontac House Hotel and Restaurant
The St. Clement, Jersey hotel is family owned and operated, catering to just fifty-five guests, and located on the south coast of the island overlooking the St. Clements Bay. The facilities and tariffs are discussed, along with its cuisine, contacts, and online booking.
https://www.pontachouse.com
Situated on School Road, Le Squez Estate, St Clement, Jersey, the school is highlighted, including contact data, school achievement data, term dates, newsletters, photographs and video, as well as announcements which are posted to the site.
http://samares.sch.je
St. Clement Parish Athletic Committee
The function of the committee is to provide a sporting environment where children can learn sportsmanship and the fundamentals of a sport, along with other life skills consistent with the teachings of the St. Clement Catholic community. Its site includes a duty roster, schedules, calendars, directions, and a fact sheet.
http://www.stclementsports.com/
The Year R-6 school serves students in the parish of St. Clement, Jersey. Its site features grade specific information, as well as an overview of its science, maths, geography, history, literacy, art, and French programs.
https://www.stclement.sch.je
St. Clements Golf & Sports Centre
Featuring a 9-hole, par-32 golf course, a 3-hole academy course, practice area and putting green, as well as twelve outdoor tennis courts and four squash courts, the recreation centre is located in the Jersey parish of St. Clement, in the Channel Islands. Details of its fees, opening times, equipment hire, and course layout are presented.
https://www.stclementsgolfandsportscentre.co.uk
