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St Helen's (Cornish: Ynys Elidius) is one of the Isles of Scilly. An early Christian chapel exists on the island. It is possibly named after a St Elid, a Welsh bishop, but more than likely is Sant Teilo.

The island was once used as a place where ill sailors were left to die.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Helen's,_Isles_of_Scilly

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Coordinates: 49°58'19"N 6°19'29"W

St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly 3.9 km
Saltee Islands (Oileán an tSalainn) 244 km
Great Island (Oileán Mór an Barraigh) 256 km
Little Island 260 km
Sherkin Island (Inis Earcáin) 277 km
Oileán Cléire (Clear Island/Cape Clear) 280 km
Bere Island (An tOileán Mór) 314 km
Dursey Island (Oileán Baoi) 330 km
Valentia Island / Dairbhre 361 km
An Bhlascaod Mhór (Great Blasket Island) 381 km

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Great Pool Tresco Isles of Scilly Golf Club The King Cadwallon (Wreck) Isles of Scilly St. Mary s Natural Reserve The Garrison St Mary's Airport The Cita (Wreck) The Torrey Canyon (Wreck) Seven Stones Light Vessel