Star Castle, Isles of Scilly

Star Castle
TypeFortress
LocationSt Mary's, Isles of Scilly
Coordinates49°54′55″N 6°19′16″W / 49.915378°N 6.321056°W / 49.915378; -6.321056
Built1593
ArchitectRobert Adams
Architectural style(s)Military architecture
Governing bodyPrivately owned
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameStar Castle Hotel
Designated12 February 1975
Reference no.1291756
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameBastions and Walls of Star Castle
Designated12 February 1975
Reference no.1141188
Listed Building – Grade I
Official namePowder Magazine and Blast Walls
Designated14 December 1982
Reference no.1141187
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameOuter Walls and Gateway
Designated14 December 1982
Reference no.1291751
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameGatehouse Cottage
Designated12 February 1975
Reference no.1218853
Star Castle, Isles of Scilly is located in Isles of Scilly
Star Castle, Isles of Scilly
Location of Star Castle in Isles of Scilly

Star Castle is a fortress on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, built in 1593 by Robert Adams, Surveyor of the Royal Works (d.1595) and Francis Godolphin, Captain of the Scilly Isles, during the "Spanish invasion scare."