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Garrison Tower
Garrison Tower in 2008
LocationSt Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England
Coordinates49°54′45″N 6°19′21″W / 49.912528°N 6.322422°W / 49.912528; -6.322422
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameGarrison Tower
Designated14 December 1992
Reference no.1328847
Garrison Tower is located in Isles of ScillyGarrison TowerLocation of Garrison Tower in Isles of Scilly

Garrison Tower is a Grade II listed structure on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly

The tower was built in the 17th century as a windmill. By 1750 it was abandoned and in a ruined condition. The remains were converted to a lookout tower in the 1830s by HM Coastguard.

In 1869, the Shipping and Mercantile Gazette obtained it as a lookout post to report shipping movements. It was taken over by Lloyd's of London in 1871.

References

  1. Goodwin, J (1993). "Granite towers on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly". Cornish Archaeology. 32: 128–139.
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