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Old Town (Treveglos, meaning church town, in Cornish) is a village on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly, south east of Hugh Town. It is thought to be the island's oldest settlement.

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Old Town: the old harbour village of St Mary's, with a bay, a ruined castle and a churchyard

Old Town (Treveglos, meaning church town, in Cornish) is a village on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly, south east of Hugh Town. It is thought to be the island's oldest settlement. In medieval times it was the main harbour, administrative centre and settlement, when the island was known as Ennor and the village as Porth Ennor. It declined as the Garrison and Hugh Town developed and took over as the islands' main hub.

Old Town Bay (Porth Treveglos) is a natural harbour linking the village to the open sea. It has an old quay and a slipway that is still in use.

Ennor Castle is a fragmentary shell keep on a small knoll, dating from the 13th or 14th century. It is the only medieval castle in the islands. It became redundant after Star Castle was built on the Garrison in the late 16th century, and some of its stone went into Star Castle while much of the rest was reused in Old Town buildings. Overgrowth was cleared in 2014, making the castle much more visible.

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  • Setting: Village on St Mary's, south east of Hugh Town
  • Landscape: A bay with an old quay and slipway, a castle knoll and a churchyard across the water
  • Getting here: A short distance from St Mary's Airport
  • Known for: Being the island's oldest settlement, Ennor Castle and Old Town Bay
  • In the village: A small shop, a pub, two cafes and three art studios on the road north

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Where is Old Town on the Isles of Scilly?

Old Town is a village on St Mary's, south east of Hugh Town. Its Cornish name is Treveglos.

What is Ennor Castle?

Ennor Castle is the ruined shell keep of a 13th or 14th-century castle on a knoll at Old Town. It is the only medieval castle in the Isles of Scilly.

Why is it called Old Town?

It is thought to be the oldest settlement on the island, and was the main harbour and settlement in medieval times before the Garrison and Hugh Town grew.

Who is buried at Old Town church?

Harold Wilson, the former UK Prime Minister and a regular visitor to the islands, is buried in the cemetery at Old Town Church.

Can I bring my dog or book a family room?

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