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CHANNEL ISLANDS |
Population (2001 census) 12,491
Area (in vergees) 5,154
St Saviour is the parish with the smallest coastline. It is largely an urban parish, including within its boundaries much of what is considered "town". Maufant village is largely in the parish, and Five Oaks is a busy hub near the centre of the parish. The Jersey Evening Post and Jersey Dairy are just two of the large employers located in the parish. Other areas are more rural, especially reaching out towards St Saviour's Hospital. St Saviour's Hill on the edge of town leads past Government House.
Compare the aerial photograph with the plan of the area. Although the school is the central feature on each, the plan and the photograph do not coincide completely. The plan shows a larger area, up to Five Oaks at the top right corner. Top centre are the Victoria Cottage Homes.
The full dedication is to St Saviour of the Thorn. The symbol of a crown of thorns and some nails recall the Saviour's suffering. These symbols are gold, on a background of red.
Here the emblem is seen on the school sign, and on a litter bin in the parish. It can also be seen in many other ways throughout the parish.
St Saviour's church is linked with the name of Lillie Langtry. She was born in the Rectory, and married twice in the church. She was later buried in the churchyard.
The church has a distinctive square tower.
The Parish Hall in St Saviour is opposite the church. In summer most of the Island's parish halls are decorated with flowers. In winter the granite architecture is more easily seen.
The parish school blends well with the larger houses on Bagatelle Road. It overlooks the new Millennium Cross.
The Cross is situated opposite the parish school.
The Stone was placed near Grands Vaux reservoir.
