Brecqhou facts for kids
Brecqhou is a small island in the Channel Islands. It is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. This means it's connected to Guernsey, a larger island nearby. Brecqhou is located just west of another island called Sark. It's about 200 acres big, which is roughly the size of 150 football fields!
Even though it's close to the UK, Brecqhou is not part of the United Kingdom. It's also not part of the European Union. A large castle stands on Brecqhou. This castle belongs to the Barclay brothers. They used to own a big newspaper in London called The Daily Telegraph. The castle is sometimes used for important meetings.
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Where is Brecqhou Located?
Brecqhou is one of the smaller Channel Islands. These islands are found in the English Channel, between England and France. Brecqhou sits very close to the island of Sark. In fact, it's so close that at low tide, you can almost walk between them!
The island is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. A "bailiwick" is a special type of area that has its own government and laws. So, while Brecqhou is connected to Guernsey, it has a unique status.
Who Owns Brecqhou Island?
Brecqhou is a private island. It is owned by the Barclay brothers. These brothers are famous businessmen from the United Kingdom. They bought the island in 1993.
After buying Brecqhou, the Barclay brothers built a large, impressive castle on the island. This castle was finished in 1996. It looks like an old fortress but has all the modern comforts inside. The castle is a private home, but it is also used for important business meetings.
What Makes Brecqhou Special?
Brecqhou is known for being a very private and quiet place. Because it's a private island, only the owners and their guests can visit. This makes it a very exclusive spot.
The island has beautiful natural scenery. There are cliffs, green fields, and views of the sea. The Barclay brothers have also developed the island, adding gardens and other features around their castle. It's a unique example of a modern private estate.
Images for kids
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1680 map of Sark and "Merchant's Island" (Brecquou); South is on top, so Brecqhou is located to the right (west) of Sark.
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Map c. 1800 of the Bailiwick of Guernsey (Garnsey), with Sarck (yellow) and Brehoe (green) visible in the east.
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A view of Brecqhou, from the north of Sark
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The Barclay Brothers' completed building the castle on Brecqhou in 1996.
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A view of Brecqhou, from the south east
See also
In Spanish: Brecqhou para niños
