What is recorded here
Gloup of Halcro is a sea cave formed by wave action along the coast of the Orkney Islands, typical of the region's basaltic geology. No significant archaeological or folklore history is specifically recorded for this site.
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Places near here
South Ronaldsay, Halcro HeadMound (period Unassigned) · 110 yd
Gairy HillMountain / peak · 746 yd
Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered TombArchaeological place · 1217 yd
Ancient house at LiddleOld home or work place · 1461 yd
Haystacks and farmhouseOld home or work place · 1671 yd
Cemetery at FlawsChurch, cross or graveyard · 1691 yd
HMS Narborough and HMS OpalMemorial · 1.3 mi
Beach, Wind WickBeach · 1.3 mi
Museum at Liddle FarmHeritage place · 1.4 mi
Olav's WoodWood · 1.6 mi
Ward HillMountain / peak · 2.2 mi
The lookout tower on Brough NessCastle, fort or tower · 2.4 miOther information
Photo: Colin Park · CC BY-SA 2.0