Star Castle, Isles of Scilly

Star Castle, Isles of Scilly

Star Castle is a fortress on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, built in 1593 by Francis Godolphin. It is in the shape of an eight-pointed star and features on the flag of the Council of the Isles of Scilly.

It is now used as a hotel.

External links

* [http://www.star-castle.co.uk/ Official Star Castle Hotel Website]


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