St Michaels mount was originally a harbour, Which thrived in the booming tin industry which existed over two thousand years ago. Traders sailed to St. Michaels mount’s harbour and exported Cornish tin to the rest of Europe. When the tin industry began its decline religion took hold of the mount and by the sixth century AD it is widely believed that the mount had already become a religious centre. The church on the summit of the mount was built by the French abbot, Bernard Le Bec, because of this the mount became a big pilgrimage destination. Despite the usual peaceful nature of the mount it has survived and withstood several sieges and battles throughout the years.
One of the most memorable sieges was that of the English civil war and between 1642 and 1646 royalists valiantly held the mount against the forces of Oliver Cromwell. Although hundreds of years have passed the legacy of the mount more than lives on today, most of the buildings still remain as they did hundreds of years ago, because of this there are a lot of tours and guides to choose from to best suit what you want from exploring the mount. History is not all that the mount has to offer it has a sub-tropical climate which is perfect for many outdoors activities available on the island such as music events which are quite frequently on the village green. St. Michaels mount is also host to several great restaurants, cafes and pubs. While in St. Ives St. Michaels mount is a great place for the entire family to visit.
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