Le Déhus Dolmen
Le Déhus
A Neolithic passage tomb in the north of the island, with a mysterious 'guardian' face carved on the inside of a capstone, visible once the lights are switched on.
Le Déhus is a Neolithic passage tomb in the parish of Vale in northern Guernsey. It is one of the best-preserved such tombs in the Channel Islands and was built around 3500 BC. A low stone passage leads into the main chamber, which has several small side chambers. The most famous feature is the 'Guardian of the Tomb', carved on the inside of one capstone: a bearded face with hands and a bow in relief. Lights inside can be switched on to view it. Admission is free, and the tomb is open during daylight hours. Visitors switch the lights on themselves and turn them off when leaving. Nearby are La Hague Garden Tomb and Vale Castle, which can be visited together with the northern beaches.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Vale Castle
- L'Ancresse Bay
- Castle Cornet
- St Peter Port Old Town & Harbour
- Candie Gardens & Guernsey Museum
- Town Church, St Peter Port
- Victoria Tower
- La Vallette Bathing Pools