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The Isles of Scilly, an archipelago of fifty-five islands and islets off the southwestern tip of the Cornish peninsula of Great Britain. The largest islands are Tresco, St Martins, Bryher, St Marys, Samson, Annet and St Agnes. Archaeological findings allow the conclusion that the islands were inhabited since Stone Age. Until the early 20th century, the islands had a self-sufficient economy based on natural resources, fishing, hunting and farming provided for the basic needs. It seems that the islands were larger some centuries ago, even been one island named Ennor, but as sea levels rose in early mediaeval times the islands of Scilly were formed. Offshore, midway between Land's End and the Isles of Scilly, is the supposed location of the mythical lost land of Lyonesse, a country in Arthurian legend, home of the hero Tristan.

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