Late C19-early C20 Woolpack Battery on The Garrison, St. Mary's - Isles of Scilly (UA)

Late C19/early C20 battery. Generally good condition and secure but unoccupied since 2015. Converted to volunteer hostel accommodation in late C20/early C21 but now suffering from problems with water ingress into the former magazines, now dormitories. Discussions regarding repair and potential new uses are underway with the site owner, and the Local Authority.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Late 19th-early 20th century Woolpack Battery on The Garrison, St Mary's
    Heritage Category:
    Scheduled Monument
    List Entry Number:
    1014783
    Local Planning Authority:
    Isles of Scilly (UA)
    Site Type:
    Defence > Battery

Location

    Building Name:
    Late C19-early C20 Woolpack Battery on The Garrison
    Unitary Authority:
    Isles of Scilly (UA)
    Parish:
    St. Mary's
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    St. Ives
    Region:
    South West

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Poor
    Occupancy / Use:
    Vacant/not in use
    Priority:
    C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    C
    Ownership:
    Crown
    Designation:
    Scheduled Monument, LB grade II, CA

Contact Details

Phil McMahon 0117 975 1308

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England