Mincarlo
The Norrard Rocks are a group of small uninhabited granite rocks in the north-western part of the Isles of Scilly, to the west of Bryher and Samson. In 1971 they were designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for their breeding seabird colonies and they are permanently closed to landings from boat passengers.
- Type: Island
- Description: island in Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK
- Also known as: “North Carn of Mincarlo”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Illiswilgig and Castle Bryher.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include New Grimsby and Old Grimsby.
New Grimsby
Village
Old Grimsby
Village
Piper’s Hole
Locality
Mincarlo
- Categories: rock formation, coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Isles of Scilly, West Country, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
49.9334° or 49° 56′ 0″ north
Longitude
-6.38611° or 6° 23′ 10″ west
Elevation
10 feet (3 metres)
Open location code
8CXMWJM7+9H
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastline
OpenStreetMap feature
place=island
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Wikidata ID
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Droppy Nose Point and North West Passage.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Biggal and Seal Rock.
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Worth a closer look: Bristol and Stonehenge.
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