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Monument Number 870617
Hob Uid: 870617
Location : Cornwall St. Michael's Mount
Grid Ref : SW5141102980
Summary : Medieval features on St Michael's Mount. The earliest feature includes the Benedictine Monastery (SW 52 NW 1), which was established during the 8th century. It was fortified by Henry of Pomery in 1193, and became a secular fortress in 1337. Traces of fortifications (SW 52 NW 4) are present near the top of the Mount and include part of an angled curtain wall with a watch tower. Other Medieval features include the remains of lighthouse lantern situated on St Michael's Church (SW 52 NW 5). For more details see separate records.
More information : The earliest medieval feature on St Michael's Mount is the Benedictine Monastery, which was established during the 8th century. It was fortified by Henry of Pomery in 1193, and became a secular fortress in 1337. Traces of fortifications are present near the top of the Mount and include part of an angled curtain wall with a watch tower. Other Medieval features include the remains of lighthouse lantern situated on St Michael's Church, and a number of crosses believed to be in situ. (1-3)

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Source details : St Aubyn J. 1978. St Michael's Mount Illustrated Guide
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Vol(s) : 3, 1975

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Source details : Fletcher J R. 1951. Short History of St Michael's Mount
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Cross, Well, Monastery, Fortification
Evidence : Structure, Subterranean Feature, Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Number : SW 52 NW 22
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Monument Number 870617