Burnt Island, Isles of Scilly

Burnt Island is a small, uninhabited island in the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is covered in thrift and long grasses.[1] and is linked to the island of St Agnes at low tide. It is approximately 150 metres long and 125 metres wide and is oblong in shape.[2]

Burnt Island
Burnt Island is located in Isles of Scilly
Burnt Island
Burnt Island
Map showing location of Burnt Island
Geography
Coordinates49°53′44″N 6°21′14″W
ArchipelagoIsles of Scilly
Area0.01 km2 (0.0039 sq mi)
Highest elevation1 m (3 ft)
Administration
Demographics
Population0 (2020)

As of 2014, Burnt Island had a geocache.[3]

References

  1. Kilda, St (1 April 2014). "A lifetime of Islands: Island 212 - Burnt Island, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly". A lifetime of Islands. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  2. "OS Maps: online mapping and walking, running and cycling routes". osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  3. Kilda, St (1 April 2014). "A lifetime of Islands: Island 212 - Burnt Island, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly". A lifetime of Islands. Retrieved 8 September 2020.

49°53′44″N 6°21′14″W


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