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Prehistoric cairns, field system and settlements, medieval chapel and post-medieval daymark, lookout and signal station on north east St Martin's
44 ha
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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome44 ha
Getting here
49.96315, -6.27076
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Great Black-backed Gull
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Great Black-backed Gull
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Great Black-backed Gull, Starling +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Great Black-backed Gull, Starling +60 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Lowland heathland priority habitat; Birds — Mallard, Great Black-backed Gull, Starling +60 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
🌱Tresco Abbey GardensUrban park4.8 km→✦TRESCOHistoric site4.7 km→✦Prehistoric to Romano-British ritual, funerary and settlement remains on Par Beach, St Martin'sHistoric site700 m→✦Platform cairn on Cruther's Neck, St Martin'sHistoric site1.1 km→✦Prehistoric entrance grave, the northern one of three on Cruther's Hill, St Martin'sHistoric site1.1 km→✦Prehistoric cairn and prehistoric to post-medieval field systems between The Plains and Wine Cove, St Martin'sHistoric site1.2 km→
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