Place:Gorey, Jersey

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NameGorey
Alt namesGouraysource: BHA, Authority file (2003-)
TypeInhabited place
Coordinates49.2°N 2.033°W
Located inJersey
source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
source: Family History Library Catalog


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Gorey (; Jèrriais: Gouôrray) is a village in the parishes of St Martin and Grouville on the east coast of Jersey. The harbour is one of the three main harbours of the island, and is located in St Martin. The main centre of the village is located at Gorey Pier near Mont Orgeuil Castle, a 13th century fortification, in St Martin, while there is a small community with a few shops. The church in the village is known as Gouray Church.

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