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The Drongs

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The Drongs
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The Drongs is a coastal rock feature located in the Shetland Islands, composed primarily of Old Red Sandstone, formed during the Devonian period around 400 to 360 million years ago. It is notable as a named geological landmark within the region, reflecting the long history of mapping and recognition of Shetland's coastal features.

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The Drongs is shown as a named rock on the public map of Shetland Islands. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.

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