Giant's Castle, Isles of Scilly

The Giant's Castle
Viewed from the west. The defensive banks can be seen on the slope linking the fort to the mainland.
Shown within Isles of Scilly
LocationSt Mary's, Isles of Scilly
Coordinates49°54′42″N 6°17′7″W / 49.91167°N 6.28528°W / 49.91167; -6.28528
OS grid referenceSV 925 101
TypePromontory fort
Area0.4 hectares (1 acre)
History
PeriodsIron Age
Designated7 October 1976
Reference no.1011935

The Giant's Castle is a promontory fort of the Iron Age, on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England. It is a scheduled monument.

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