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Black Rock

Island in Cornwall

England

Black Rock

Lower Town Quay The smaller of the two quays on St Martin’s. The larger quay at Higher Town is the one used for freight deliveries, but is inaccessible at a low tide. The island behind is the uninhabited Tean (pronounced tea-an).
Lower Town Quay Credit: David Lally

Black Rock is a small island located off the coast of Cornwall, England. Situated in the Celtic Sea, it is part of the Isles of Scilly archipelago. The island covers an area of approximately 1.5 hectares and is composed mainly of granite rock formations.

Black Rock gets its name from the dark-colored rocks that dominate its landscape. The island is known for its rugged and wild appearance, with towering cliffs and rocky outcrops creating a dramatic scenery. It is largely uninhabited, with no permanent residents, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and adventurers seeking a remote and untouched experience.

The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds such as puffins, gulls, and cormorants. Its coastal waters are teeming with marine life, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving. The surrounding waters also provide a habitat for seals, dolphins, and occasionally whales, attracting wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

Access to Black Rock is limited, with no regular ferry service. However, it is possible to visit the island by private boat or as part of a guided tour from nearby islands in the Scilly Isles. The rocky terrain and absence of facilities on the island make it essential for visitors to come prepared with appropriate gear and supplies.

Black Rock offers a unique and secluded experience for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife, it is a hidden gem within the Isles of Scilly archipelago.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 49.980259/-6.3105417 or Grid Reference SV9117. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lower Town Quay The smaller of the two quays on St Martin’s. The larger quay at Higher Town is the one used for freight deliveries, but is inaccessible at a low tide. The island behind is the uninhabited Tean (pronounced tea-an).
Lower Town Quay
The smaller of the two quays on St Martin’s. The larger quay at Higher Town is the one used for freight deliveries, but is inaccessible at a low tide. The island behind is the uninhabited Tean (pronounced tea-an).
The north end of St Helen's From a boat trip around the north of the Isles of Scilly
The north end of St Helen's
From a boat trip around the north of the Isles of Scilly
Eastern gap in Men-a-Vaur From the north
Eastern gap in Men-a-Vaur
From the north
Men-a-Vaur From the north side
Men-a-Vaur
From the north side
Men-a-Vaur rocks From this view point Men-a-Vaur rocks look a little bit like a submarine in heavy weather
Men-a-Vaur rocks
From this view point Men-a-Vaur rocks look a little bit like a submarine in heavy weather
The Pest House, St Helen's An 18th century quarantine station for plague victims from passing ships who were isolated on this small island to await their fate. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Helen%27s,_Isles_of_Scilly" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Helen%27s,_Isles_of_Scilly">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>
The Pest House, St Helen's
An 18th century quarantine station for plague victims from passing ships who were isolated on this small island to await their fate. LinkExternal link
St Helen's Pest House The small quarantine shelter where sailors infected with the plague were marooned. A small graveyard is nearby which kind of tells its own story.
St Helen's Pest House
The small quarantine shelter where sailors infected with the plague were marooned. A small graveyard is nearby which kind of tells its own story.
Men-a-vaur The impressive rock stacks of Men-a-vaur rise almost vertically to over 30 metres. I spent a while with various Cornish language sites without coming up with a translation, apart from men = stone.
Men-a-vaur
The impressive rock stacks of Men-a-vaur rise almost vertically to over 30 metres. I spent a while with various Cornish language sites without coming up with a translation, apart from men = stone.
Men-a-Vaur seen from St Mary's, Scilly This unusual view of Men-a-Vaur was taken from the north coast of St Mary's using a telephoto. The sandy beach in the foreground is the south-east Tresco, including Skirt Island.
Men-a-Vaur seen from St Mary's, Scilly
This unusual view of Men-a-Vaur was taken from the north coast of St Mary's using a telephoto. The sandy beach in the foreground is the south-east Tresco, including Skirt Island.
Men-a-vaur A very impressive group, actually three rocky islets close together, to the north-west of the Isles of Scilly.
Men-a-vaur
A very impressive group, actually three rocky islets close together, to the north-west of the Isles of Scilly.
Men-a-Vaur from the north-west This view of the island looks between the two main stacks to St Helen's beyond.
Men-a-Vaur from the north-west
This view of the island looks between the two main stacks to St Helen's beyond.
The remains of the Pest House on St Helen's St Helens was the site of a quarantine house for plague built in 1764. Today, this is the only building now visible on the island from the sea, although there are also the remains of the priory and hermitage.
The remains of the Pest House on St Helen's
St Helens was the site of a quarantine house for plague built in 1764. Today, this is the only building now visible on the island from the sea, although there are also the remains of the priory and hermitage.
St Helen's from the North St Helen's is a low-lying island unlike some of the rocky islands further west and east. It is the home of several seabirds, but not in the numbers on the rockier islands
St Helen's from the North
St Helen's is a low-lying island unlike some of the rocky islands further west and east. It is the home of several seabirds, but not in the numbers on the rockier islands
St Martins The beautiful St Martin's Bay
St Martins
The beautiful St Martin's Bay
Men-a-Vaur
Men-a-Vaur
Lower Town, St. Martin's Looking SW, Tresco in distance
Lower Town, St. Martin's
Looking SW, Tresco in distance
St Martin's - Scillies The high street of Middle Town, St Martin's.
St Martin's - Scillies
The high street of Middle Town, St Martin's.
Looking out from gardens of Seven Stones pub View looking south from the pub
Looking out from gardens of Seven Stones pub
View looking south from the pub
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Black Rock is located at Grid Ref: SV9117 (Lat: 49.980259, Lng: -6.3105417)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

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