Mount St. Arnolds
Whitesea
A quaint seaside village underneath a medieval castle, St. Arnolds is a gorgeous gem on the Whitesea coast. The small island sits adjacent to the port town of Cambrose and can be accessible to the mainland by a granite causeway at low tide. The castle is one of major historical significance for the nation of Whiteburg… and it holds a unique history behind the masonry walls.
Created by Sir Lanzelot
A history of the island…
Perched atop a monolith of granite, rising above the cold, harsh ocean, the castle, known as ‘The Jewel in Whitsea’s Crown’, has stood for centuries. Constructed in the mid-12th century, the castle was home to the monks and priors until it was purchased by Captain John St. Aubern in 1653. To this day, the Castle belongs to the St. Aubern family as a stately home. At the foot of the island lies the small fishing village of St. Arnolds. The walled harbor provides for large trade ships such as the HMS Fortinatta and other fishing boats to moor on the island. Inhabited by under 200 people, the village is comprised of mostly fishermen and local shopkeepers. The picturesque village features a large sail house, warehouses, stables, a cemetery, a few shops, and of course, homes. At the end of the main road lies Mount Gatehouse, a small building guarding the road up to the castle.
The road forks and twists around to the south face of the island, where the gorgeous gardens lie, under the steep, rocky cliffs. Back around the front face of the mount, halfway up the road to the castle is the ‘Old Dairy’ a peculiar octagonal building. Used for the creation and storage of butter and cream, its cool, stone walls provide for easy storage of the dairy. The island of St. Arnolds is linked to the greater Isle of Whitesea by a winding cobbled causeway, accessible only during low-tide. The causeway links up to the town of Cambrose (my next project). The entire island of St. Arnolds is governed by the sea of which the rock emerges. Its granite slopes stand strong against the salty winds, but the water will endlessly eat at the island. In defiance of the strong waves, Mount St. Arnolds will remain steadfast, standing strong against the ocean.
The jewel in Whitesea’s crown.
Mount St. Arnolds is built as a replica of Cornwall’s very own St. Michael’s Mount. The castle and harbour are reflective of the island as it was in 1912.
Mount St. Arnolds is a complete project. I may revisit it again in the future for some touch-ups, but you can get more on the project through Discord and Instagram.