Round Rock
Round Rock is in Isles of Scilly, West Country, England. Round Rock is situated nearby to the islet Castle Bryher, as well as near Moon Rock.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Castle Bryher and Gweal.
Castle Bryher
Islet
Photo: David Lally, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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. Castle Bryher is situated 1,400 feet south of Round Rock.
Gweal
Islet
Photo: Richard Croft, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Gweal is one of the Isles of Scilly. It is the largest of the seven Norrard Rocks due west of Bryher. The name perhaps refers back to a time before most of the islands' area was inundated.
Illiswilgig
Island
Photo: David Lally, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include New Grimsby and Piper’s Hole.
New Grimsby
Village
Photo: Andrewrabbott, CC BY-SA 3.0.
New Grimsby is a coastal settlement on the island of Tresco in the Isles of Scilly, England. It is located on the west side of the island and there is a quay, as well as a public house, The New Inn, and a small art gallery. New Grimsby is situated 1½ miles east of Round Rock.
Piper’s Hole
Locality
Photo: Simon Leatherdale, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Piper's Hole is a sea cave located on Tresco, an island of the Isles of Scilly. The name Piper's Hole can also refer to another, more minor, sea cave in the Isles of Scilly, located on Penninis Head, St Mary's. Piper’s Hole is situated 2 miles northeast of Round Rock.
Old Grimsby
Village
Photo: David Lally, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Old Grimsby is a coastal settlement on the island of Tresco in the Isles of Scilly, England. It is located on the east side of the island and there is a quay. Old Grimsby is situated 2 miles northeast of Round Rock.
Round Rock
- Type: Rock
- Category: landform
- Location: Isles of Scilly, West Country, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
49.94721° or 49° 56′ 50″ northLongitude
-6.37425° or 6° 22′ 27″ westOpen location code
8CXMWJWG+V8OpenStreetMap ID
way 1314877289OpenStreetMap feature
natural=bare_rock
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