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St Michael's Mount, Cornwall

St Michael's Mount is a tidal island in Mount's Bay, just off the coast of Marazion, Cornwall. An ancient, man-made pathway crafted from granite setts connects the island to Marazion at low tide. Perched at the peak of the island’s granite crags, the 12th-century castle evolved from a historic priory into a fortified stronghold and a romantic Gothic mansion. The Church of St Michael and All Angels dates from the 15th century. The island is in the council area of Cornwall.

Primary Name(s): St Michael's Mount
Place Type: Island
Historic County: Cornwall
Lat, Long: 50.117184,-5.4777509
Grid Reference: SW 5148 2991
Council Area: Cornwall CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 252998

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/St_Michael%27s_Mount,_Cornwall_252998