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The Great Britain Guide

Caves Β· South East England

Cooper Shelter

In or near Purbrook.

Cooper Shelter β€” cave in england south east.

An early morning walk at Paulsgrove Chalkpits - geograph.org.uk - 780362

Basher Eyre β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Portchester Β· 2.1 km

About

Cooper Shelter is a cave located in england south east. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsdown SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cooper Shelter is a cave located in South-East England. It is known for its geological significance and historical context. The site attracts visitors interested in natural formations and the area's archaeological heritage. The cave offers a unique environment for exploration and reflection on the region's natural history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.8558, -1.0969
District
Portsmouth
Parish
Portsmouth, unparished area
Postcode
PO6 4DQ
Parliamentary constituency
Portsmouth North
Nearest railway station
Portchester β€” 2.1 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Pit Hill Farm Campsite.

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Rookesbury Park

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The Queens Hotel

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The Old Customs House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cooper Shelter?
Cooper Shelter is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO6 4DQ), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
What is Cooper Shelter?
Cooper Shelter β€” cave in england south east.
How do I get to Cooper Shelter?
The nearest railway station is Portchester, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO6 4DQ.
Is Cooper Shelter a protected site?
Yes β€” Cooper Shelter is part of the Portsdown SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Cooper Shelter?
The nearest railway station is Portchester, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO6 4DQ.