Haut de la Garenne
Building in Saint Martin, Jersey, in the Channel Islands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the history of the building. For the child abuse case centred on the building, see Jersey child abuse investigation 2008.
The Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre is a building just north of Gorey in the parish of Saint Martin, Jersey, in the Channel Islands. It was formerly known as the Industrial School, the Jersey Home for Boys, and Haut de la Garenne. Its previous uses have included being an industrial school, a children's home, a military signal station, a television filming location, and a youth hostel. In 2008 it became the focus of the largest investigation into child abuse ever conducted in Jersey.
Quick Facts Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre, Former names ...
Jersey Accommodation and Activity Centre | |
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Haut de la Garenne | |
Former names | Haut de la Garenne, Industrial School, Jersey Home for Boys. |
General information | |
Status | Completed |
Address | La Rue de la Pouclée et des Quatre Chemins |
Town or city | Parish of St. Martin |
Country | Jersey |
Coordinates | 49.201389°N 2.026944°W / 49.201389; -2.026944 |
Opened | 22 June 1867 |
Owner | States of Jersey |
Website | |
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