Sark Henge

The Channel Islands


It may not have the aura of mystery that shrouds millennia-old stone circles elsewhere, since it was only erected in 2015, but Sark Henge stands in a glorious bluff-top location near Point Derrible. The stone circle marks 450 years since Queen Elizabeth I granted the Fief of Sark to Helier De Carteret, Seigneur of St Ouen, the original feudal lord of the island. The 'one-eyed giant' granite stones represent Sark's nine medieval territories, each one aligned with an island landmark.


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1. Dixcart Bay

0.46 MILES

Fringed by tall cliffs, this sand-and-pebble beach with calm waters is ideal for swimming and sunbathing.

2. Sark Occupation & Heritage Museum

0.52 MILES

Housed inside a centuries-old cottage, this excellent little museum sheds light on the harrowing experience of the islanders under Nazi occupation, as…

3. Sark Lighthouse

0.68 MILES

Perching on the craggy northeast side of the island, this lighthouse guides boats into the tiny harbour. The lighthouse is not open to the public but…

4. Sark Windmill

0.7 MILES

Marking Sark's highest point (114m), this cylindrical stone windmill dates back to 1571. It's missing its sails but is remarkably intact, having survived…

5. La Coupée

0.92 MILES

This narrow land bridge between Big Sark and Little Sark used to be rather precarious, and on windy days the local residents had to crawl across it or…

6. Grand Grève

0.95 MILES

When yachts pull into the bay, you can be forgiven for doing a double take and momentarily thinking that you're on some Greek island. With its wide sweep…

7. Seigneurie Gardens

0.96 MILES

Flanking the Seigneurie, the home of the present-day seigneur, the walled gardens are filled with exotic plants that thrive in Sark's mild climate. The…

8. Window in the Rock

1.19 MILES

Branching off the main road just north of the Seigneurie Gardens, a 15-minute walk leads you to particularly scenic spot on the west coast: a square hole…

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