Saint Michael's Mount (In Cornish: Carrack Looz en Cooz) was historically a Cornish counterpart of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, France. It was previously part of a marsh forest, but it was flooded by the sea at around 2000 BC and it became an island. Similar to the Mont Saint Michel in France, a natural causeway connects it at low tide with the mainland.
According to some, its Christian history began in 495 AD when fishermen claimed to see a vision of Saint Michael appearing on its summit. A priory built in the 11th Century and a castle was added later. The place certainly has lots of history and if you are interested, the link below provides more information
For more information:
History of Saint Michael's Mount
http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/heritage-trail/heritage-national-trust/stmichaelsmount/Welcome.asp
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