Natural landmarks · South West England
Gun Hole
In or near Hugh Town.
Gun Hole — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Andrew Abbott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gun Hole is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
King Charles's Castle is a small artillery fort located on Tresco in the Isles of Scilly, built during the reign of Edward VI. The site features ruins that tell the story of its historical significance, including its role during the Civil War when it was garrisoned by Royalists.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castle Down (Tresco) SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Shipman Head & Shipman Down (Bryher) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
- Ramsar wetland: Isles of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gun Hole is a notable site located in South-West England. Further details about its historical significance or designation are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 49.9666, -6.3497
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- Tresco
- Postcode
- TR24 0QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4466306093 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gun Hole?
- Gun Hole is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR24 0QB), in the parish of Tresco.
- What is Gun Hole?
- Gun Hole — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gun Hole?
- Drivers can use postcode TR24 0QB.
- Is Gun Hole a protected site?
- Yes — Gun Hole is part of the Castle Down (Tresco) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shipman Head & Shipman Down (Bryher) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gun Hole free to visit?
- Yes, Gun Hole is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gun Hole?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR24 0QB. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.