Sidmouth Rock

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Location and features

The Sidmouth Rock is located approximately Script error: No such module "convert". east of Eddystone, another islet located off the South East Cape.

The islet is frequently wave-washed and supports no land-dwelling life.[3]

Important Bird Area

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See also

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