Murr Rock
Murr Rock is an islet in Isles of Scilly, West Country, England. Murr Rock is situated nearby to the islet Little Maiden Bower, as well as near Seal Rock.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Maiden Bower and Illiswilgig.
Maiden Bower
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.
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.
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 3,900 feet east of Murr Rock.
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 2½ miles east of Murr 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 2½ miles northeast of Murr 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 2½ miles east of Murr Rock.
Murr Rock
- Type: Islet
- Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Isles of Scilly, West Country, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
49.94593° or 49° 56′ 45″ northLongitude
-6.38981° or 6° 23′ 23″ westOpen location code
8CXMWJW6+93OpenStreetMap ID
way 236770970OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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