Geo of Ork

Geo of Ork from the sea.

The Geo of Ork is a narrow and deep cleft in the cliff face of the northernmost point on the island of Shapinsay in the Orkney islands. The term geo or gya derives from Old Norse gjá.[1] This landform was created by the wave driven erosion of cliffs along faults or bedding planes in the rock.[2] A well preserved prehistoric broch lies slightly to the south of Geo of Ork on the eastern coast of Shapinsay. This drystone broch has extant remains of ancient stone furniture inside.[3]

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  1. ↑ "geo". Oxford English Dictionary (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. September 2005. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. ↑ Geos - Retrieved October 31, 2007
  3. ↑ C.Michael Hogan. 2007.Burroughston Broch, The Megalithic Portal.


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