Post-medieval cottages, Samson, Tresco - Isles of Scilly (UA)

Fossilised C18/C19 landscape. The remains of the buildings are at risk from natural weathering, vegetation and erosion caused by visitors. A management plan has been devised and initial phase of consolidation grant-aided by Historic England is now complete. The results of the consolidation trials are being studied to ultimately inform a wider programme of repair.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Prehistoric to post-medieval funerary, field system and settlement remains, with post-medieval kelp pit and deer park on and adjacent to Samson
    Heritage Category:
    Scheduled Monument
    List Entry Number:
    1016509
    Local Planning Authority:
    Isles of Scilly (UA)
    Site Type:
    Agriculture and subsistence > Farm building

Location

    Building Name:
    Post-medieval cottages
    Locality:
    Samson
    Unitary Authority:
    Isles of Scilly (UA)
    Parish:
    Tresco
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    St. Ives
    Region:
    South West

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Poor
    Occupancy / Use:
    Not applicable
    Priority:
    C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    C
    Ownership:
    Crown
    Designation:
    Scheduled Monument, part in CA

Contact Details

Ann Preston-Jones 07917 642388

Next steps

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