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Crow Foot

Island in Cornwall

England

Crow Foot

Carn Near Landing Stage, Tresco Visitors to Tresco disembarking from the ferry "Kingfisher" at the Carn Near landing point.
Carn Near Landing Stage, Tresco Credit: David Dixon

Crow Foot Island is a small, uninhabited island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. Situated in the Celtic Sea, it is part of the Isles of Scilly archipelago. The island, also known as Crow Island, is named after its distinct shape resembling a crow's foot when viewed from above.

Measuring approximately 0.5 hectares in size, Crow Foot Island is characterized by its rocky terrain and rugged coastline. The island is predominantly composed of granite, with scattered patches of vegetation and low-lying shrubs. Its exposed position makes it prone to strong winds and rough seas, contributing to its wild and untamed atmosphere.

Access to Crow Foot Island is limited due to its remote location and lack of facilities. However, it is occasionally visited by birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who are drawn to the island's natural beauty and the diverse range of bird species that inhabit its shores. Seals can also be spotted basking on the rocks surrounding the island, adding to its wildlife appeal.

Historically, Crow Foot Island has had minimal human presence, with no permanent settlements or structures. It has remained largely untouched and preserved, contributing to its allure as a natural sanctuary. The island's isolation and untouched landscape make it a captivating destination for those seeking solitude and a unique glimpse into Cornwall's natural heritage.

In conclusion, Crow Foot Island stands as an unspoiled gem in the Isles of Scilly, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of Cornwall's coastal landscape and observe its diverse wildlife.

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Carn Near Landing Stage, Tresco Visitors to Tresco disembarking from the ferry "Kingfisher" at the Carn Near landing point.
Carn Near Landing Stage, Tresco
Visitors to Tresco disembarking from the ferry "Kingfisher" at the Carn Near landing point.
Isles of Scilly, The Mare The Mare is the southernmost of the rocky islets just south of Tresco.
Isles of Scilly, The Mare
The Mare is the southernmost of the rocky islets just south of Tresco.
Tresco, Carn Near The southern tip of the island of Tresco.
Tresco, Carn Near
The southern tip of the island of Tresco.
Entrance to Tresco Abbey Garden The ruins of an old Benedictine priory were the inspiration for Augustus Smith to create the magnificent gardens on Tresco which now attract thousands of visitors each year. He took over the lease of the Isles of Scilly in 1834 and realised that the mild frost-free climate was ideal for exotic plants that could not be grown anywhere else in Britain. Using Monterey Pine and Cypress trees to provide shelter from gales, the gardens were developed in the late 19th century and are still in the care of the same family. Today the garden is open to the public for an admission charge.
Entrance to Tresco Abbey Garden
The ruins of an old Benedictine priory were the inspiration for Augustus Smith to create the magnificent gardens on Tresco which now attract thousands of visitors each year. He took over the lease of the Isles of Scilly in 1834 and realised that the mild frost-free climate was ideal for exotic plants that could not be grown anywhere else in Britain. Using Monterey Pine and Cypress trees to provide shelter from gales, the gardens were developed in the late 19th century and are still in the care of the same family. Today the garden is open to the public for an admission charge.
Tresco Abbey Garden Looking down from the Top Terrace.
Tresco Abbey Garden
Looking down from the Top Terrace.
Tresco Abbey Garden from Top Terrace The ruins of an old Benedictine priory were the inspiration for Augustus Smith to create the magnificent gardens on Tresco which now attract thousands of visitors each year. He took over the lease of the Isles of Scilly in 1834 and realised that the mild frost-free climate was ideal for exotic plants that could not be grown anywhere else in Britain. Using Monterey Pine and Cypress trees to provide shelter from gales, the gardens were developed in the late 19th century and are still in the care of the same family. Today the garden is open to the public for an admission charge.
Tresco Abbey Garden from Top Terrace
The ruins of an old Benedictine priory were the inspiration for Augustus Smith to create the magnificent gardens on Tresco which now attract thousands of visitors each year. He took over the lease of the Isles of Scilly in 1834 and realised that the mild frost-free climate was ideal for exotic plants that could not be grown anywhere else in Britain. Using Monterey Pine and Cypress trees to provide shelter from gales, the gardens were developed in the late 19th century and are still in the care of the same family. Today the garden is open to the public for an admission charge.
Tresco Abbey Garden, Ruins of the Old Priory Part of the ruins of the old priory, historically home to a group of Benedictine monks. The Priory did not survive the Dissolution of the Monasteries and may well have closed earlier. The remains of the priory are now incorporated into Tresco Abbey Gardens.
Tresco Abbey Garden, Ruins of the Old Priory
Part of the ruins of the old priory, historically home to a group of Benedictine monks. The Priory did not survive the Dissolution of the Monasteries and may well have closed earlier. The remains of the priory are now incorporated into Tresco Abbey Gardens.
The Tresco Children A bronze sculpture by David Wynne, dated 1990.
The Tresco Children
A bronze sculpture by David Wynne, dated 1990.
Tresco Abbey Garden The ruins of an old Benedictine priory were the inspiration for Augustus Smith to create the magnificent gardens on Tresco which now attract thousands of visitors each year. He took over the lease of the Isles of Scilly in 1834 and realised that the mild frost-free climate was ideal for exotic plants that could not be grown anywhere else in Britain. Using Monterey Pine and Cypress trees to provide shelter from gales, the gardens were developed in the late 19th century and are still in the care of the same family. Today the garden is open to the public for an admission charge.
Tresco Abbey Garden
The ruins of an old Benedictine priory were the inspiration for Augustus Smith to create the magnificent gardens on Tresco which now attract thousands of visitors each year. He took over the lease of the Isles of Scilly in 1834 and realised that the mild frost-free climate was ideal for exotic plants that could not be grown anywhere else in Britain. Using Monterey Pine and Cypress trees to provide shelter from gales, the gardens were developed in the late 19th century and are still in the care of the same family. Today the garden is open to the public for an admission charge.
The Valhalla Museum, Tresco Abbey Garden The Valhalla Museum is located within Tresco Abbey Garden and houses the Valhalla Collection, which consists of about 30 figureheads, name boards, and other decorative carvings. The collection was initiated around 1840 by Augustus Smith, the Lord Proprietor of the Isles of Scilly. He began gathering figureheads and other artefacts from the many shipwrecks that occurred on or near the islands. As his collection grew, he constructed a building to house it and named it his "figurehead Valhalla," after the hall of gods in Norse mythology. After Smith's death in 1872, his family continued to add to the collection. Most of the figureheads on display date from the middle and end of the 19th century and were salvaged from merchant sailing vessels or early steamships that wrecked on the Isles of Scilly.
The Valhalla Museum, Tresco Abbey Garden
The Valhalla Museum is located within Tresco Abbey Garden and houses the Valhalla Collection, which consists of about 30 figureheads, name boards, and other decorative carvings. The collection was initiated around 1840 by Augustus Smith, the Lord Proprietor of the Isles of Scilly. He began gathering figureheads and other artefacts from the many shipwrecks that occurred on or near the islands. As his collection grew, he constructed a building to house it and named it his "figurehead Valhalla," after the hall of gods in Norse mythology. After Smith's death in 1872, his family continued to add to the collection. Most of the figureheads on display date from the middle and end of the 19th century and were salvaged from merchant sailing vessels or early steamships that wrecked on the Isles of Scilly.
Tresco shore The southern shore of Tresco, viewed from the quay at Carn Near.
Tresco shore
The southern shore of Tresco, viewed from the quay at Carn Near.
Bar Point at a low spring tide Looking across Crow Sound to the western end of St Martin’s, Tean, and St Helen’s.
Bar Point at a low spring tide
Looking across Crow Sound to the western end of St Martin’s, Tean, and St Helen’s.
Looking east from Bar Point At a low spring tide.
Looking east from Bar Point
At a low spring tide.
McFarland’s Down A lane of nondescript bungalows.
McFarland’s Down
A lane of nondescript bungalows.
Two gates On Mcfarlands Down.
Two gates
On Mcfarlands Down.
Entrance to the Innisidgen chambered cairn Scheduled Monument including both burial cairn and other features: Two entrance graves, a prehistoric field system, and Civil War fieldworks and blockhouse on Innisidgen Hill and Helvear Down, St Mary's List Entry Number:1013271 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013271?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013271?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Entrance to the Innisidgen chambered cairn
Scheduled Monument including both burial cairn and other features: Two entrance graves, a prehistoric field system, and Civil War fieldworks and blockhouse on Innisidgen Hill and Helvear Down, St Mary's List Entry Number:1013271 LinkExternal link
Rope swing near Innisidgen Hanging from a very high branch of a Monterey Pine.
Rope swing near Innisidgen
Hanging from a very high branch of a Monterey Pine.
Gate with faded sign Possibly an old PRIVATE sign? According to the OS the track ahead is a right of way..
Gate with faded sign
Possibly an old PRIVATE sign? According to the OS the track ahead is a right of way..
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Crow Foot is located at Grid Ref: SV9013 (Lat: 49.937754, Lng: -6.3080378)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///amps.escape.depend. Near St Mary's, Isles of Scilly

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Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 49.9335447/-6.3092031
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Source: PGS
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Crow Rock
Place: islet
Seamark Beacon Isolated Danger Colour: black;red;black
Seamark Beacon Isolated Danger Colour Pattern: horizontal
Seamark Light Character: Fl
Seamark Light Colour: white
Seamark Light Group: 2
Seamark Light Period: 10
Seamark Name: Crow Rock
Seamark Topmark Colour: black
Seamark Topmark Shape: 2 spheres
Seamark Type: beacon_isolated_danger
Lat/Long: 49.9377714/-6.3083262
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Halangy Point
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 49.9337251/-6.309394
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Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 49.9348218/-6.3044948
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Pendrathen
Place: isolated_dwelling
Lat/Long: 49.9334654/-6.3059918
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Bench
Lat/Long: 49.9344045/-6.304699
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Pendrathen
Natural: bay
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Lat/Long: 49.9357845/-6.302839
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Seamark Beacon Special Purpose Colour: black
Seamark Beacon Special Purpose Shape: pile
Seamark Type: beacon_special_purpose
Lat/Long: 49.93622/-6.3036418
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Seamark Type: wreck
Seamark Wreck Category: dangerous
Seamark Wreck Water Level: submerged
Lat/Long: 49.9381017/-6.3037276
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