The selected poetry will be read at a special event on 21 September to mark the centenary of the 10-day excavation in 1924 that unveiled the mysteries of the Neolithic passage grave to the world.

Aras Amiri, Jersey Heritage’s Creative Commissions Producer, said: “This milestone anniversary presents an opportunity to share the rich history of La Hougue Bie and the passage grave with islanders and to encourage creative responses to its layered histories through the power of poetry.

“We look forward to receiving creative contributions from local poets, or anyone inspired to write a poem, and to seeing how they use their words to help us to celebrate this historic event.”

Pictured: "“This milestone anniversary presents an opportunity to share the rich history of La Hougue Bie," said Aras Amiri.

Rebecca Bailhache, Chief Executive of Société Jersiaise, added: “We are delighted to be partnering with Jersey Heritage in this creative endeavour to commemorate the remarkable discovery in 1924 of the passage grave at La Hougue Bie.

“Société Jersiaise members have always been at the forefront of preserving our heritage, researching special sites of interest and nourishing a community of likeminded people dedicated to these pursuits.”

The celebration event in September will include the opening of the art installation and talks, as well as readings of the selected poems by either the poets themselves or another performer.

Each winning poem will be translated and recited in both English and Jèrriais.

After the event, the original poems will be shared on social media and printed copies will be available on-site for visitors.

Poets will receive a commission payment of £100 for each selected poem. The deadline for submissions is 7 September 2024.

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