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CHANNEL ISLANDS |
Population (2001 census) 8,196
Area (in vergees) 2,513
St Clement has the rocky coast along the south-east of the Island. The low tides here give a "moonscape" effect with a vast area of exposed rocks.
St Clement is second only to St Helier in terms of population density, although it is the smallest parish in area.
The Jersey Eastern Railway ran through the parish on its way to Grouville. There are many places where there are traces of the old track, former stations, and short straight roads built along its path. It ran between Le Rocquier School and its playing fields, and a bridge can still be seen at the back of St Clement's Parish Hall.
This plan shows some of the sports facilities available in St Clement, by the town end of La Grande Route de St Clement. Grassett Park can be seen in the top left, and at the bottom is part of the FB playing fields named for Florence Boot who was responsible, with her husband Jesse Boot, for many generous donations to the Island. FB Cottages were built to the south of the playing fields. Jesse and Florence Boot were later known as Lord and Lady Trent, and they built up their small local chemists in Nottingham to the national group of shops known today as Boots (the Chemists).
A golden anchor on a blue background is the symbol for the the patron saint of blacksmiths, and St Clement is also one of several saints attached to the sea and sailors.
Here the gold anchor is seen on the parish flag, and again on the gates of the Parish Hall.
The church of St Clement dates back in part to the 11th century. It has been much altered and added to since then. The font and frescoes are of particular interest.
The church and the original parish hall, now known as the Caldwell Hall, were located together opposite the inland end of La Rue de Jambart.
The parish hall of St Clement used to be near the church. The former parish hall is now known as the Caldwell Hall, and is used for various activities, many of which are directly connected with the church.
The new Parish Hall was built opposite the sea near Le Hocq tower and is a larger building more suited to the needs of the growing population.
The Cross is situated opposite the new Parish Hall by Le Hocq tower.
The Stone was placed inland behind the parish church on a quiet junction of green lanes.