Thomas‘ Porth or Shark’s Pit

Places of Interest Nearby

Harry’s Walls

Ruins

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Harry's Walls are the remains of an unfinished artillery fort, started in 1551 by the government of Edward VI to defend the island of St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly. Harry’s Walls is situated 650 feet southeast of Thomas‘ Porth or Shark’s Pit.

St Mary’s Airport

Aerodrome

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St Mary's Airport or Isles of Scilly Airport is an airport located 1 nautical mile east of Hugh Town on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly, to the south west of Cornwall, UK.

Isles of Scilly Museum

Museum

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The Isles of Scilly Museum is a museum in the Isles of Scilly, off Cornwall, England. As of 2025 the museum has no building but displays a selection of its collection in a range of locations on the islands. Isles of Scilly Museum is situated 2,100 feet southwest of Thomas‘ Porth or Shark’s Pit.

Places in the Area

Porthloo

Hamlet

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Porthloo is a coastal settlement on the island of St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly, England. It is situated about half a mile northeast of Hugh Town and is a popular tourist spot with a number of guest houses, a restaurant, several gift shops and art galleries.

Hugh Town

Town

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Hugh Town is the largest settlement on the Isles of Scilly and its administrative centre. The town is situated on the island of St Mary's, the largest and most populous island in the archipelago, and is located on a narrow isthmus which joins the peninsula known as the Garrison with the rest of the island.

Thomas‘ Porth or Shark’s Pit

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