Marsden Rock

Jaybe
Marsden Rock by Jaybe
Marsden Rock by Jaybe

Marsden Rock

The face of the rock was changed forever when tidal erosion caused the arch to collapse in 1996. The rock is still home to sea bird colonies, with thousands of pairs of Black-legged Kittiwakes, Fulmars, Gulls and Cormorants.
The rock is a 100-foot sea stack of periclase and limestone which lies approximately 100 yards off the main cliff face. In 1803 a flight of steps was constructed up the side of the rock. In 1903 several choirs climbed onto the rock to perform a choral service. In 1911 a large section of the rock collapsed into the sea, leaving an arch similar to Durdle Door. This arch collapsed in 1996, splitting the rock into two separate stacks. In 1997 the smaller stack was declared unsafe and was demolished in the interests of public safety.
It is reachable on foot during low tide, but is completely surrounded by water at high tide. It is overlooked by The Marsden Grotto

Marsden Rock belongs to the following groups:

Freedom to Shine, North East England, Seachanges and United Kingdom
  • greeneyedlady

    greeneyedlady, about 1 month ago

    nice shot! love that ship way out there in the distance!!

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk, about 1 month ago

    jacqui….this is really nice…..i want to sit there for hours and just soak in the beauty and the feel….this is such a great shot….i love it!xx

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge, about 1 month ago

    Great capture as it can never be taken again :)

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe in reply to greeneyedlady’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Thankyou…...

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe in reply to aspectsoftmk’s comment, about 1 month ago

    I kinda did today…;-)
    Glad you like this – the pub in the rock is pretty cool too….can’t see it here but it’s off to the left. x

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe in reply to Michael Oubridge’s comment, about 1 month ago

    So sad that it’s changed as much as it has…used to be huge!

  • navybrat

    navybrat, about 1 month ago

    gorgeous!

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi..., about 1 month ago

    you are blessed to be viewing such wonderful sites as this jb. this looks awesome…c xx

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers, about 1 month ago

    wow….this is so amazing….i love rocks and this is just so beautiful in contrast to the ever-moving waters…...

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe in reply to navybrat’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Thanks NB

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe in reply to Christopher Birtwistle-Smith’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Thanks Chris – I do live in a pretty spectacular area….and try not to take it for granted…..x

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe in reply to Jan Landers’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Thanks Jan…thought you might like this. There are a lot of birds on top of the rock!

  • Iain Mavin

    Iain Mavin, about 1 month ago

    I can remember as a child walking though that gap and being dripped on. Wonderful memories all brought back by this great photo

  • liesbeth

    liesbeth, 9 days ago

    Wonderfull shot Jaqui… do you also know…Fingal’s Cave, Staffa, Scotland??

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