What is recorded here
Cow Rock is a coastal rock feature likely composed of metamorphic or igneous rock, typical of the Lewisian Gneiss complex in the Scottish Highlands, dating back to the Precambrian era, around 2.5 to 1.7 billion years old. It is notable as a named landmark on official maps, indicating historical recognition and possible local or navigational significance.
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Places near here
Sgeir ShuasNamed rock · 633 yd
Rona, LighthouseLighthouse (19th Century) · 1244 yd
Sgeirean Buidhe BhorlumNamed rock · 1.2 mi
Rona, Dry HarbourTownship (period Unassigned) · 2.5 mi
RonaIsland · 2.6 mi
Rona, Church CaveCave (period Unassigned), Preaching Site (period Unassigned) · 3.2 mi
An t-Eilean GarbhIslet · 3.9 mi
FearnmoreLithic Scatter (prehistoric) · 6.0 mi
Port EarlishLithic Scatter (prehistoric) · 6.7 mi
Red PointCave (period Unassigned), Midden (period Unassigned) · 6.8 mi
Lealt FallsWaterfall · 6.9 mi
Dùn DeargFort · 7.2 miOther information
Photo: Toby Speight · CC BY-SA 2.0