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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South West England

East Weare Rifle Range

In or near Fortuneswell.

East Weare Rifle Range — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Prison Farm Entrance, Young Offenders Prison - geograph.org.uk - 8272230

Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Weymouth · 7.4 km
  • Family-friendly

About

East Weare Rifle Range is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

East Weare Rifle Range is a historic site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance related to military training and marksmanship. The site reflects the region's military heritage, although specific details regarding its designation or architectural style are not provided.

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

Coordinates
50.5532, -2.4210
District
Dorset
Parish
Portland
Postcode
DT5 1DL
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Weymouth7.4 km

Sources

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Historic pubs · South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Weare Rifle Range?
East Weare Rifle Range is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1DL), in the parish of Portland.
What is East Weare Rifle Range?
East Weare Rifle Range — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to East Weare Rifle Range?
The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1DL.
Is East Weare Rifle Range a protected site?
Yes — East Weare Rifle Range is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to East Weare Rifle Range?
The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1DL.