Memorials & monuments · South West England
Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave
In or near Old Town.
Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Nigel Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave is a memorial 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
Porth Hellick Down Burial Chamber is a significant Bronze Age site located on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly. The chamber features a large entrance grave with a kerb, inner passage, and burial chamber that are all clearly visible, offering insight into ancient burial practices.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Higher Moors & Porth Hellick Pool (St. Mary's) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave is a memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates the naval officer known for his service in the Royal Navy during the early 18th century. The grave is a notable historical site, reflecting the era's maritime heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 49.9176, -6.2843
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- St Mary's
- Postcode
- TR21 0NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12155275561 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave?
- Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR21 0NZ), in the parish of St Mary's.
- What is Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave?
- Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave?
- Drivers can use postcode TR21 0NZ.
- Is Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave a protected site?
- Yes — Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave is part of the Higher Moors & Porth Hellick Pool (St. Mary's) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave free to visit?
- Yes, Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir Cloudesley Shovell's Grave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR21 0NZ. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.