St Michael's Mount replacing the pack horses which had previously been used. Its steep gradient renders it unsafe for passenger-use, thus The National Trust has made it out-of-bounds for public access. The causeway between the mount and Marazion was improved in 1879 by raising it by with sand and stones from the surrounding area. Repairs were completed in March 2016 following damage from the 2014 winter storms. Some studies indicate that any rise in ocean waters as well as existing natural erosion would put some of the Cornwall coast at risk, including St. Michael's Mount. Until recent times both the mount and the
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Butcombe south tower is supported by set-back buttresses. The churchyard cross dates from the 15th century and was restored in 1918. The base is octagonal and supports a shaft with a 19th-century depiction of the crucifixion at the apex. Church of St Michael and All Angels, Butcombe The Anglican Church of St Michael and All Angels at Butcombe in the English county of Somerset was built in the 15th century and restored in 1868. It is a Grade II* listed building. The church was built in the 15th century and restored in 1868. The parish is part of the benefice of