Anvil Point

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The Lighthouse on Anvil Point

Anvil Point is a headland that is part of the Jurassic Coast on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, England. It is within the grounds of Durlston Country Park and is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from Swanage town centre. Anvil Point Lighthouse is located on the point and was established in 1881.[1]

A Point-class sealift ship is named after the headland.[2]

Geology

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Anvil Point is in the eastern part of the Portland limestone and the Purbeck beds that stretches from Durlston Head to St. Aldhelm's Head.[3]For a long time the cliffs along this stretch of coast were quarried at Tilly Whim Caves, Dancing Ledge, Seacombe and Winspit.

Leisure

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Local leisure activities include walking and rock climbing.

References

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  1. ^ "Anvil Point Lighthouse". Trinity House. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  2. ^ Jane's Fighting Ships, 2004–2005. Jane's Information Group Limited. p. 819. ISBN 0-7106-2623-1.
  3. ^ "Anvil Point to Blackers Hole, Dorset". Geology by Ian West. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2025.

50°35′31″N 1°57′36″W / 50.5920°N 1.9601°W / 50.5920; -1.9601