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    Tresco, Isles of Scilly - Wikipedia

    Tresco (Cornish: Enys Skaw, lit. 'island of elder-trees') is the second-biggest island of the Isles of Scilly. It is 297 ha (1.15 sq mi) in area, measuring about 3.5 km (2.2 mi) by 1.75 km (1.09 mi). See more

    In early times one group of islands was in the possession of a confederacy of hermits. King Henry I gave it to Tavistock Abbey which established a priory on Tresco; it was … See more

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    Tresco is one of the five civil parishes of the Isles of Scilly, which are also wards. The civil parish and ward covers much more than the island … See more

    These figures include permanent residents only. A large number of seasonal staff also reside on the island during the summer.
    • 1841 – 430
    • 1861 … See more

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    • King Charles's Castle dates from 1550–54, and was occupied by the Royalists during the See more

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    A variety of scenery is found on the island, including rugged granite outcrops, heathland of the exposed north coast and mainly shell beaches … See more

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    Unlike the other Scilly islands, Tresco is primarily run as a holiday resort, and virtually all activity and employment is tourist-related. On the other islands tourism is important, … See more

    Five Islands Academy (previously Five Islands School) has its Tresco and Bryher Base, a primary campus in Tresco. Secondary pupils … See more

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    Fun in, on and around the water, from swimming to SUP; boat hire to snorkelling with seals and centuries old island sport. Read more.

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