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Hugh Town Cornwall Map

Traditional county: Cornwall · Unitary authority: Isles of Scilly · Region: South West

Explore Hugh Town, Cornwall with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Hugh Town map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Hugh Town, Cornwall

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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hugh Town, Cornwall, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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Place	Hugh Town
Traditional County	Cornwall
Unitary Authority	Isles of Scilly
Region	South West
Country	England, United Kingdom

Latitude	49.914610
Longitude	-6.316033
Place Type	Town

About Hugh Town

Hugh Town clings to the westernmost point of the Isles of Scilly, a place where the land surrenders to the sea's embrace. It lies 51.1 km west-south-west of St Just (from St Just: bearing 243°T, OS grid SV 902 105), and is situated west of Old Town village. This maritime gateway to the archipelago, built upon the granite spine of St Mary's, has long been shaped by the ebb and flow of trade and tides, its economy historically tethered to seafaring, fishing, and, more recently, tourism that thrives on the islands' unique appeal. The very air here carries the tang of salt and the memory of countless voyages, a testament to centuries of human endeavour against the wilder elements. The imposing structure of Star Castle, a star-shaped fortress dating from the Elizabethan era, stands as a sentinel over Hugh Town, its ramparts offering sweeping views of the turquoise waters and scattered granite islets. The cobbled streets, worn smooth by generations of footsteps, lead down to the bustling harbour, a heart that pulses with the arrival and departure of ferries and pleasure craft. While not a centre for grand educational institutions, the spirit of learning and island lore is passed down through the community, fostering a distinct cultural character shaped by isolation and resilience. The annual Scilly Flower Festival, a vibrant explosion of colour and fragrance, showcases the islanders' horticultural prowess and their deep connection to the land, a tradition that brightens the late spring months.

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