Murr Rock
Murr Rock is an islet in Isles of Scilly, West Country, England. Murr Rock is situated nearby to the island North Cuckoo, as well as near the islet South Cuckoo.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Gweal and Castle Bryher.
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.
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 mile south of Murr Rock.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Piper’s Hole and New Grimsby.
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 1½ miles northeast of Murr Rock.
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 2 miles east 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 2 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
49.95758° or 49° 57′ 27″ northLongitude
-6.37824° or 6° 22′ 42″ westOpen location code
8CXMXJ5C+2POpenStreetMap ID
way 236789165OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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