The Augustus John Smith Memorial.
It is inscribed ...
'To the memory of Augustus John Smith for 38 years Lord Protector of the Isles of Scilly.
This monument is erected by the inhabitants generally to preserve among them the recollection of a name henceforth inseparably connected with these Isles.
He died at Plymouth 31st July 1872 and was interred at St Buryan, Cornwall.'
16th June 2009