Harry's Walls
Overview
An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53. The 'Harry' mentioned is Henry VIII, who ordered a chain of fortresses built in southern England to protect the coast from possible French or Spanish incursion. No work was completed during Henry's reign, but Edward VI began the building. After a while it became clear that this location wasn't the best, so the fortress was abandoned. Over the years, much of the stone has been taken away.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open at any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
About the area
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Self-Catering
Samson Cottage
★★★★
"Enjoy the splendid location close to the beach and the thoughtful added touches..."
- Washing machine
- Sky or freeview
- En suite
- Linens provided
Self-Catering
Samson
★★★★
"Enjoy the splendid location close to the beach and the thoughtful added touches..."
- Total units: 1
- Washing machine
- Sky or freeview
- En suite
Self-Catering
Tean, Mount Flagon
★★★★
"Lovely dog friendly accommodation with mature gardens..."
- Total units: 1
- Private garden
- Washing machine
- Sky or freeview
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★★★★ Rating
Tean, Mount Flagon
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Tean is a spacious garden flat at Mount Flagon which sleeps 2. It is equipped to the highest standard to ensure that it becomes “your home from home”. The Isles of Scilly lie twenty-eig...
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Santamana
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Santamana Suite
Santamana Suite is situated in a quiet elevated location a short walk from town and the harbour and offers fantastic sea and island views. This spacious suite consists of a kitchenette/...
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Santamana Suite
Santamana Suite is situated in a quiet elevated location a short walk from town and the harbour and offers fantastic sea and island views. This spacious suite consists of a kitchenette/...
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