The Ouse
The Ouse is a tidal estuary in northern Shapinsay, Orkney Islands. This water body has been shown on early maps of the island in a very similar shape to its current geometry.
- Bay
- …lies at an elevation of 92 feet (28 metres)
- Description: tidal estuary in northern Shapinsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
Places of Interest
Highlights include Shapinsay and Lairo Water.
Shapinsay
Photo: Purplebaron, Public domain.Lairo Water
Lairo Water is a surface water body known as an ayre…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Quholm and Balfour.
The Ouse
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Latitude
59.05818° or 59° 3′ 29″ north
Longitude
-2.87153° or 2° 52′ 18″ west
Open location code
9CFV345H+79
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OpenStreetMap feature
natural=bay
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“The Ouse” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “The Ouse”
- Danish: “The Ouse”
- Swedish: “The Ouse”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Odin and Castle of Garth.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include ‘Odin’s Stone’ (Boundary stone) and Weland (old farmstead).
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