Lower Town, Isles of Scilly
Lower Town is the westernmost settlement on the island of St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly, England.
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OS grid reference | SV915161 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ISLES OF SCILLY |
Postcode district | TR25 |
Dialling code | 01720 |
Police | Devon and Cornwall |
Fire | Isles of Scilly |
Ambulance | South Western |
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One of the island's two quays is located here,[1] sometimes referred to as the Hotel Quay, as the only hotel on the island, Karma St Martin's,[2] is located by it. Lower Town also has the island's only pub, The Seven Stones.[3]
The settlement is largely built on the hillside of Tinkler's Hill. The quay is located by Teän Sound.[1]
St Agnes
There is also a small settlement called Lower Town on the island of St Agnes. It contains the island's church (St Agnes' Church), community hall and sports facilities. In addition to Lower Town,[4] St. Martin's has two other settlements called Higher Town and Middle Town.
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References
- Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 203 Land's End ISBN 978-0-319-23148-7
- Karma Resorts St Martin's
- CAMRA WhatPub.com Seven Stones, St Martin's
- https://www.cornwalls.co.uk/photos/town-st-martin-scilly-4394.htm
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