ST CATHERINE’S ISLAND featured in the series finale of Sherlock last night (Jan 15) where the much debated secret of Sherrinford was revealed.
If you’ve not watched the episode yet be warned there are some spoilers ahead.
Despite rumours that Sherrinford was going to be a fourth Holmes sibling, or a code name for Holmes’ sister Eurus who was revealed in the penultimate episode, the Tenby landmark is actually a maximum security prison where the worst of the worst are locked up.
The finale to the fourth series featured stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman at the Pembrokeshire fort as they attempted to save the day yet again.
Not only did the fort feature a high-tech base, it saw a lot of action with helicopters swooping around and armed men patrolling the perimeters.
Last year, Sherlock fanatics flocked to Castle Beach to watch the filming of the episode, although at the time the exact reasons for the island being used was unknown.
St Catherine’s Island closed its doors permanently in August last year after troubles with planning permission.
Those behind the fort said at the time: “It has now been confirmed that the Island and fort will once again close its gate to the public, as it unfortunately faces an uncertain future. Our final day of opening to the public will be Saturday 27th August 2016.
“All the team here on the Island thank you all for your support that you have shown and appreciate this may come as shocking news but please be aware we cannot be drawn further on the subject until the official announcement has been made.”
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