Lower Town, Isles of Scilly
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OS grid reference | SV915161 |
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Unitary authority | Isles of Scilly |
Ceremonial county | Cornwall |
Region | South West |
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 |
EU Parliament | South West England |
UK Parliament | St Ives |
Coordinates: 49°57′55″N 6°18′07″W / 49.96521°N 6.30204°W
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 2 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
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