Archaeological sites · South West England
Folly Pier Waterworks
In or near Fortuneswell.
Folly Pier Waterworks — archaeological in england south east.
Ian Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 7.4 km
About
Folly Pier Waterworks is a archaeological located in england south east. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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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
Folly Pier Waterworks is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features remnants of historic waterworks that illustrate the development of water supply systems. The site provides insight into engineering practices of the past, contributing to the understanding of local infrastructure. Visitors can explore the area to appreciate its historical significance and the evolution of public utilities.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5536, -2.4189
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 7.4 km
Sources
- osm: w492128855 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q16891339 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folly Pier Waterworks?
- Folly Pier Waterworks is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1DL), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Folly Pier Waterworks?
- Folly Pier Waterworks — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Folly Pier Waterworks?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1DL.
- Is Folly Pier Waterworks a protected site?
- Yes — Folly Pier Waterworks is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Folly Pier Waterworks?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1DL.