Storehouse Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Storehouse Geo

Over Tresness, Isle of Sanday. The Bay of Newark is in the lower left of this aerial photograph, with Cata Sand and the Bay of Tresness on the other side of the spit of land.
Over Tresness, Isle of Sanday. Credit: Mark Crook

Storehouse Geo is a prominent coastal feature located on the island of Orkney, Scotland. Situated on the eastern coast of the island, it is specifically classified as a headland or a point due to its unique geographical characteristics.

The name "Storehouse Geo" originates from the Old Norse language, where "geo" means a narrow bay or cove. The site gets its name from the presence of a small bay or inlet that is formed by the eroded cliffs surrounding it.

Storehouse Geo is known for its dramatic and rugged landscape, with steep cliffs rising from the sea. The cliffs are composed of sandstone and limestone, displaying layers of sedimentary rock formations that have been shaped by thousands of years of erosion by wind and waves.

The area is rich in biodiversity, with various seabird colonies making their home on the cliffs. Numerous bird species, including puffins, fulmars, and guillemots, can be observed nesting and fishing in the surrounding waters.

In addition to its natural beauty, Storehouse Geo also has historical significance. It is believed to have been a landing spot for Viking ships during the Norse occupation of Orkney. Archaeological surveys have uncovered remnants of Viking settlements and a boat graveyard nearby, further emphasizing the area's historical value.

Overall, Storehouse Geo is a captivating coastal feature that offers stunning views, a diverse ecosystem, and a glimpse into the island's Viking heritage. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, historians, and tourists seeking to experience the raw beauty of Orkney's coastline.

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Storehouse Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.22547/-2.511862 or Grid Reference HY7037. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Over Tresness, Isle of Sanday. The Bay of Newark is in the lower left of this aerial photograph, with Cata Sand and the Bay of Tresness on the other side of the spit of land.
Over Tresness, Isle of Sanday.
The Bay of Newark is in the lower left of this aerial photograph, with Cata Sand and the Bay of Tresness on the other side of the spit of land.
Tres Ness trig on Sanday
Tres Ness trig on Sanday
Tres Ness on Sanday
Tres Ness on Sanday
Cruis Taing at Tres Ness on Sanday
Cruis Taing at Tres Ness on Sanday
Aerial view of Tress Ness Sanday is laid out behind the promontory of Tress Ness. The sea is partially covering Cata Sand which is split by a narrow strip of land from the Bay of Newark. The view was taken from the morning flight from Kirkwall on the Mainland of Orkney to Sumburgh at the south tip of Mainland Shetland.
Aerial view of Tress Ness
Sanday is laid out behind the promontory of Tress Ness. The sea is partially covering Cata Sand which is split by a narrow strip of land from the Bay of Newark. The view was taken from the morning flight from Kirkwall on the Mainland of Orkney to Sumburgh at the south tip of Mainland Shetland.
Tresness, Sanday, Orkney There's supposed to be a visitor attraction here - The Engine House, but we couldn't find it!
Tresness, Sanday, Orkney
There's supposed to be a visitor attraction here - The Engine House, but we couldn't find it!
The Engine House, Tresness, Sanday, Orkney Orknet tourism page <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.orknet.co.uk/tourism/sanday.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.orknet.co.uk/tourism/sanday.htm">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> says "The old farm steading at Tressness has an octagonal roofed horse engine house. The horse powered device was used to turn a threshing machine in the barn next door." The octagonal roof is clearly visible on satellite photos. CANMORE (The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland) <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/3562/details/sanday+tresness+house/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/3562/details/sanday+tresness+house/">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> has a site record with further details and more photos.
The Engine House, Tresness, Sanday, Orkney
Orknet tourism page LinkExternal link says "The old farm steading at Tressness has an octagonal roofed horse engine house. The horse powered device was used to turn a threshing machine in the barn next door." The octagonal roof is clearly visible on satellite photos. CANMORE (The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland) LinkExternal link has a site record with further details and more photos.
Tresness, The Engine House, Sanday, Orkney We weren't exactly sure where the Engine House was, as we expected a visitor attraction, but the house was in a spectacular location, nevertheless.
Tresness, The Engine House, Sanday, Orkney
We weren't exactly sure where the Engine House was, as we expected a visitor attraction, but the house was in a spectacular location, nevertheless.
Lochan near Hangie Head, Sanday, Orkney Another wonderful Orkney name!
Lochan near Hangie Head, Sanday, Orkney
Another wonderful Orkney name!
Tresness Trig, Sanday, Orkney
Tresness Trig, Sanday, Orkney
Chambered Cairn, Tresness, Sanday, Orkney Had to perch precariously at the edge of the impressive 9 m high cliff to get this photo!
Chambered Cairn, Tresness, Sanday, Orkney
Had to perch precariously at the edge of the impressive 9 m high cliff to get this photo!
Power lines, Sanday, Orkney The photo shows the power lines crossing The Clogg to serve the properties on the Tres Ness peninsula.
Power lines, Sanday, Orkney
The photo shows the power lines crossing The Clogg to serve the properties on the Tres Ness peninsula.
Shoreline by Cata Sand, Sanday
Shoreline by Cata Sand, Sanday
Flooded track at Tresness, Sanday
Flooded track at Tresness, Sanday
Trig point at Tresness, Sanday
Trig point at Tresness, Sanday
Wall by the shore at Tres Ness, Sanday
Wall by the shore at Tres Ness, Sanday
Old building at Tresness, Sanday This may have been a tank used to store water for the surrounding farm.
Old building at Tresness, Sanday
This may have been a tank used to store water for the surrounding farm.
Powerlines crossing the Clogg, Sanday
Powerlines crossing the Clogg, Sanday
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Storehouse Geo is located at Grid Ref: HY7037 (Lat: 59.22547, Lng: -2.511862)

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 59.22547,-2.511862
Tres Ness
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 59.2286158/-2.5116868
Archaeological Site: megalith
Historic: archaeological_site
Historic Civilization: neolithic
Megalith Type: passage_grave
Lat/Long: 59.2232962/-2.5083911
Broch of Wasso
Archaeological Site: broch
Historic: archaeological_site
Website: https://canmore.org.uk/site/3564
Lat/Long: 59.2270332/-2.5112772
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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