What is recorded here
Prison Geo is a sea cliff or coastal rock feature located in the Shetland Islands, composed primarily of Old Red Sandstone, dating to the Devonian period (approximately 400–360 million years ago). It formed through sedimentation and subsequent uplift, and is notable for its dramatic coastal setting and historical use as a site of natural confinement, possibly linked to local folklore or historical practices.
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Places near here
Cross GeoCliff · 300 yd
ClibberswickQuarry (period Unassigned) · 399 yd
His GeoCliff · 410 yd
SclatenFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 900 yd
AthansBuilding (19th Century) - (20th Century), Enclosure (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 931 yd
Hill of ClibberswickMountain / peak · 1213 yd
Unst Boat HavenMuseum · 1757 yd
Syren: Keen of Hamer, Wick of Hagdale, Unst, AtlanticCraft (18th Century) · 1.1 mi
Viking LongshipMuseum · 1.1 mi
Unst, Little HeogCairn (period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
North Unst War MemorialMemorial · 1.3 mi
Hero: Ruecok Burgar, Nor Wick, Unst, North SeaBrig (19th Century) · 1.4 mi