Lower Town, Isles of Scilly explained

Country:England
Static Image:Lower Town St Martins Scilly 2015.jpg
Static Image Caption:Lower Town viewed from the southeast
Coordinates:49.9652°N -6.302°W
Official Name:Lower Town
Region:South West England
Post Town:ISLES OF SCILLY
Postcode District:TR25
Postcode Area:TR
Dial Code:01720
Os Grid Reference:SV915161
Cornish Name:Trewoles

Lower Town (Cornish: Trewoles)[1] 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,[2] sometimes referred to as the Hotel Quay, as the only hotel on the island, Karma St Martin's,[3] is located by it. Lower Town also has the island's only pub, The Seven Stones.[4]

The settlement is largely built on the hillside of Tinkler's Hill. The quay is located by Teän Sound.[2]

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,[5] St. Martin's has two other settlements called Higher Town and Middle Town.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Akademi Kernewek - Henwyn Tyller.
  2. Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 203 Land's End
  3. https://www.karmaresorts.com/find-a-resort/isles-of-scilly/karma-st-martins Karma Resorts
  4. http://whatpub.com/pubs/COR/557/seven-stones-st-martins CAMRA WhatPub.com
  5. Web site: Lower Town - St Martin's, Scilly. 2 June 2014.