Longstone, Isles of Scilly explained

Country:England
Static Image Name:Half Buried Anchor near Rocky Hill - geograph.org.uk - 820678.jpg
Static Image Caption:An old ship's anchor buried by the side of the lane in Longstone
Coordinates:49.9215°N -6.296°W
Official Name:Longstone
Civil Parish:St Mary's
Unitary England:Isles of Scilly
Lieutenancy England:Cornwall
Region:South West England
Constituency Westminster:St Ives
Post Town:ISLES OF SCILLY
Postcode District:TR21
Postcode Area:TR
Dial Code:01720

Longstone is small settlement on the island of St Mary's, the largest of the Isles of Scilly, England. Nearby is Holy Vale and Rocky Hill. Longstone is located inland, at the approximate geographic centre of the island.[1]

In Longstone is Carreg Dhu Garden, a publicly accessible 1.5acres garden set in a former quarry, maintained by volunteers.[2]

On the site of the former Heritage Centre, which was closed and put up for sale in the summer of 2011,[3] a cafe was opened in 2018, with an extension called Longstone Lodge opening as a hostel (sleeping accommodation in a private room or a dormitory, with shared kitchen and living area).[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 203 Land's End
  2. Web site: Carreg Dhu Gardens. 2022-01-01. www.cornwalltour.co.uk.
  3. Web site: 2011-07-29 . Longstone Centre Up For Sale . 2022-05-12 . Scilly Today.
  4. Web site: Longstone Cafe - Café in St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly - Visit Isles of Scilly. 2022-01-01. www.visitislesofscilly.com.
  5. Web site: Cafe, Hostel & Apartments Longstone Lodge and Cafe Maypole, Isles of Scilly. 2022-01-01. Longstone Lodge Cafe. en.
  6. Web site: scillynowandthen . 2017-05-16 . Longstone owner: 'Local support has been fabulous' . 2022-05-12 . thisisscillynews . en.