What is recorded here
Whale Rock is shown as a named rock on the public map of East Lothian. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
Whale Rock is a coastal rock feature composed of Old Red Sandstone, formed during the Devonian period around 380 million years ago through sedimentary processes. It is notable as a named landmark in East Lothian, likely reflecting local folklore or its distinctive shape resembling a whale.
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