Jethou facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jethou
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Island
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Jethou from St. Peter Port, Guernsey
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| Motto(s):
Vigilare et admonere
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| Crown dependency |  Guernsey |
| Seat | Manor House |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.06875 sq mi (0.1781 km2) |
| Population
(1996)
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| • Total | 3 |
| • Density | 44/sq mi (16.8/km2) |
Jethou is a tiny island that is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. This is a group of islands in the Channel Islands. Jethou is a private island, which means it is not open for everyone to visit.
The island is located just south of Herm, another island. Jethou is about 44 acres (18 hectares) in size.
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Island History
People say that in the year 709 AD, a big storm hit the area. This storm supposedly washed away the strip of land that connected Jethou to Herm.
The name "Jethou" ends with " -hou". This part of the name means "a small island". Many islands in the Channel Islands have this ending.
In 1416, Jethou became part of the lands owned by Henry V of England. Today, it is still a "Crown lease". This means the island is owned by the States of Guernsey, but it is rented out to private individuals.
Recent Times on Jethou
From 1920 to 1923, a writer named Compton Mackenzie rented Jethou. He also rented the nearby island of Herm. For many years, Jethou was part of the same rented property as Herm. However, it is now rented separately.
In 1957, a British musical called Free as Air was created. It was set on a made-up island called 'Terhou', which was based on Jethou.
There is a marker at the top of Jethou. It is believed that in older times, this spot might have been used to display chains as a warning. This was similar to what happened on a nearby small island called Crevichon.
From September 1964 to December 1971, the Faed family lived on Jethou. This family included Mr. Angus Faed, his wife Susan, and their four children. Mrs. Susan Faed was the 22nd person to rent Jethou.
Jethou has two smaller islands next to it. Crevichon is to the north, and Fauconniere is to the south. On Jethou itself, there is one main house and two smaller cottages. There is also a large garage where vehicles like quad bikes and tractors are kept.
Currently, Sir Peter Ogden rents the island. He is known for his IT company, Computacenter.
Island Politics
Jethou is different from other islands in the Bailiwick, like Sark and Alderney. Those islands can make many of their own laws. Jethou, however, cannot create its own laws.
Instead, the island is managed by the States of Guernsey. This is the government of Guernsey. People living on Jethou vote for members to join the States of Deliberation. This is the parliament of Guernsey. Jethou is part of the St. Peter Port South voting area.
Island Wildlife
If you look at the east side of Jethou, you might see puffins. These birds can be seen swimming near the rocks. They also build their nests there, on the eastern clifftop.
More About Jethou
- List of tenants of Jethou
See also
In Spanish: Jethou para niños
