St Michael’s Mount is a small island, just off the shore from Marazion. We walked across a pathway made visible by the low tide. The island has been inhabited for over 4000 years (iron age) but the current buildings date from the 12th century and include a priory and church. The island and monastic buildings were used as a fortress during the English Civil War and in 1660 were purchased by Sir John St Aubyn. The same family have lived on the island since that time and have made their beautiful home and gardens (maintained by three full-time gardeners) open to the public, with the support of the National Trust.
St Michael’s Mount – Cornwall
