Natural landmarks · South West England
Telegraph Tower
In or near Old Town.
Telegraph Tower — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Ruth Riddle — 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
Telegraph Tower 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village features the remains of an ancient Iron Age village and a Bronze Age burial mound. Visitors can explore the scenic location and enjoy the rich history of the Isles of Scilly.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Telegraph Tower is located in South-West England. This structure serves as a historical telecommunications tower, significant for its role in the development of communication technology. Its unique design and historical importance contribute to its recognition in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 49.9288, -6.3037
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- St Mary's
- Postcode
- TR21 0NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/233413389 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Telegraph Tower?
- Telegraph Tower is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR21 0NR), in the parish of St Mary's.
- What is Telegraph Tower?
- Telegraph Tower — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Telegraph Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode TR21 0NR.
- Is Telegraph Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Telegraph Tower is part of the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Telegraph Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Telegraph Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Telegraph Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR21 0NR. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.