What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Orkney Islands.
The sea cliff at Rose Ness in the Orkney Islands consists mainly of Old Red Sandstone, formed during the Devonian period around 400 to 360 million years ago. It is notable for its well-exposed sedimentary layers and fossil content, reflecting an ancient deltaic environment and providing valuable insights into early terrestrial ecosystems.
Places near here
North CairnChambered Cairn (neolithic)(possible) · 164 yd
Rose Ness, BeaconBeacon (period Unassigned), Long Cairn (neolithic) · 398 yd
Beach and house at Roy, Holm, OrkneyBeach · 556 yd
Holm, St Nicholas ManseNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1233 yd
Greenwall HouseCountry House (17th Century) · 1.6 mi
Castle of ClaisdieNatural Feature (period Unknown) · 1.8 mi
The Italian ChapelHeritage attraction · 2.5 mi
Italian War Memorial, Lamb HolmHeritage place · 2.6 mi
Italian Chapel MemorialMemorial · 2.6 mi
GraemeshallNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 3.1 mi
Weddell SoundBay · 3.1 mi
St Mary's BayBay · 3.2 miOther information
Photo: Doug Lee · CC BY-SA 2.0