Sign inFlatters & Garnett Collection, c.1899
The photograph shows Deep Cow Gulch and the Île Agois, which lies off the north coast of Jersey. It is not obvious from this image, but the stack (or Île) on the left is in the process of isolating from the mainland on the right and is currently connected by a narrow stone bridge.
The stack was formed out of granite and large rocks can be seen on the valley floor. Two people stand at different distances from the photographer to give us some idea of the scale of this massive feature.
Student focus
- Prepare a PowerPoint presentation explaining the formation of this feature include diagrams and/or images. Why is Deep Cow Gulch so narrow with such steep sides?
- The Île Agois is no longer accessible and there is no direct access to the stack. Why might people have been prohibited from visiting the stack?