Lower Town, Isles of Scilly

Lower Town

Lower Town viewed from the southeast
Lower Town
 Lower Town shown within Isles of Scilly
OS grid referenceSV915161
Unitary authorityIsles of Scilly
Ceremonial countyCornwall
RegionSouth West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town ISLES OF SCILLY
Postcode district TR25
Dialling code 01720
Police Devon and Cornwall
Fire Isles of Scilly
Ambulance South Western
EU Parliament South West England
UK ParliamentSt Ives
List of places
UK
England
Cornwall

Coordinates: 49°57′55″N 6°18′07″W / 49.96521°N 6.30204°W / 49.96521; -6.30204

Lower Town is the westernmost settlement on the island of St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly, England.

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.

References

  1. 1 2 Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 203 Land's End ISBN 978-0-319-23148-7
  2. Karma Resorts St Martin's
  3. CAMRA WhatPub.com Seven Stones, St Martin's
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