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Garrison Tower

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Garrison Tower
Garrison Tower in 2008
LocationSt Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England
Coordinates49°54′45″N 6°19′21″W / 49.912528°N 6.322422°W / 49.912528; -6.322422
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameGarrison Tower
Designated14 December 1992
Reference no.1328847
Garrison Tower is located in Isles of Scilly
Garrison Tower
Location of Garrison Tower in Isles of Scilly

Garrison Tower is a Grade II listed structure on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly

The tower was built in the 17th century as a windmill. By 1750 it was abandoned and in a ruined condition. The remains were converted to a lookout tower in the 1830s by HM Coastguard.

In 1869, the Shipping and Mercantile Gazette obtained it as a lookout post to report shipping movements. It was taken over by Lloyd's of London in 1871.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Goodwin, J (1993). "Granite towers on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly". Cornish Archaeology. 32: 128–139.