Shag Rocks
Shag Rocks is an islet in St. Martin’s, Isles of Scilly, England. Shag Rocks is situated nearby to the islet Irishman’s Ledge, as well as near the island Great Ganilly.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Nornour and Little Innisvouls.
Nornour
Island
Photo: John Rostron, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Eastern Isles are a group of 12 small uninhabited islands within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the Scilly Heritage Coast and a Site of Special Scientific Interest first designated in 1971 for its flora and fauna.
Little Innisvouls
Islet
Photo: John Rostron, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Eastern Isles are a group of 12 small uninhabited islands within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the Scilly Heritage Coast and a Site of Special Scientific Interest first designated in 1971 for its flora and fauna. Little Innisvouls is situated 2,500 feet southeast of Shag Rocks.
St Martin’s Church
Church
Photo: Andrewrabbott, Public domain.
St Martin's Church, St Martin's is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England located in St Martin's, Isles of Scilly, UK. St Martin’s Church is situated 1½ miles west of Shag Rocks.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Higher Town and Crow Sound.
Higher Town
Village
Photo: John Davey, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Higher Town is the easternmost and largest settlement on the island of St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly, England. It is situated just inland, though the more modern of the island's two quays is just south of the settlement and is named Higher Town Quay.
Crow Sound
Locality
Photo: Richard Knights, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Crow Sound is a locality, which is situated 1½ miles southwest of Shag Rocks.
Middle Town
Hamlet
Photo: Argovian, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Middle Town is a small settlement on the island of St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly, England. It is situated slightly inland, approximately 0.4 miles east of Lower Town Quay, and on the road between the larger settlements of Lower Town and Higher Town. Middle Town is situated 2 miles northwest of Shag Rocks.
Shag Rocks
- Type: Islet
- Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: St. Martin’s, Isles of Scilly, West Country, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
49.95438° or 49° 57′ 16″ northLongitude
-6.25415° or 6° 15′ 15″ westOpen location code
8CXMXP3W+Q8OpenStreetMap ID
way 236857285OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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