Things to do in Lower Town, Cornwall

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Lower Town, Cornwall.

History and Heritage in Lower Town

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Lower Town.

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Old Blockhouse | English Heritage
Old Blockhouse | English Heritage
Substantial remains of a small 16th century gun tower protecting Old Grimsby harbour, vigorously defended during the Civil War.
Cromwell's Castle | English Heritage
Cromwell's Castle | English Heritage
The castle stands guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco and is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain.
Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village | English Heritage
Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village | English Heritage
The remains of an ancient Iron Age village in a wonderfully scenic location. On the hill above stands a Bronze Age burial mound with entrance passage and inner chamber.
Innisidgen Lower and Upper Burial Chambers | English Heritage
Innisidgen Lower and Upper Burial Chambers | English Heritage
Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.
Harry's Walls | English Heritage
Harry's Walls | English Heritage
An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53.
Porth Hellick Down Burial Chamber | English Heritage
Porth Hellick Down Burial Chamber | English Heritage
The burial chamber at Porth Hellick Down dates from about 2000 BC, and is a large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.
Garrison Walls | English Heritage
Garrison Walls | English Heritage
You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.

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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Tean Lower Town Northward St Helen Middle Town Tresco Old Grimsby White Island Borough St Martin's New Grimsby Bryher The Town Samson Isles of Scilly 49.92N 06.29W SV917119 St Mary's Old Town Porthloo Rocky Hill Maypole Holy Vale Hugh Town Gugh Annet

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