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| HER Number: | 7902.05 |
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| Name: | STAR CASTLE - Post Medieval cistern |
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Summary
Two lead cisterns now at St Mary's church were originally placed at Star Castle.
Protected Status: None recorded
Other References/Statuses
- OS No. (OS Quarter-sheet and OS No.): SV81SE 41
- Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 7902.05
Monument Type(s):
- CISTERN (18th Century - 1701 AD to 1800 AD)
Full description
Two lead cisterns now at St Mary's church (7659) were originally placed at Star Castle (7902.01) as part of Tovey's improvements to the Garrison's fortifications (b1). The cisterns are approximately 1.5m by 0.6m by 0.8m deep and have relief decoration incorporating coats of arms, the initials GR, and date 1727. They were removed to Fort Belvedere by the Prince of Wales in 1932, but returned to Scilly by George VI in 1938. A stone-lined pit behind Star Castle (7902.06) may be a dewpond to improve its water supply.
<1> Adams, F & P, 1984, Star Castle and its Garrison, 56-57, 86 (Bibliographic reference). SCO2717.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO2717 - Bibliographic reference: Adams, F & P. 1984. Star Castle and its Garrison. 56-57, 86. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Related records
| 7902 | Part of: STAR CASTLE - Post Medieval fort (Building) |
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