Towns & cities · South West England
Fortuneswell
Fortuneswell — village on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fortuneswell, the nearest railway station is Weymouth, which is 6.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Fortuneswell is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, UK". Coordinates: 50.5584°, -2.4397°.
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Official information
Fortuneswell is a location associated with Historic England research records. It has been integrated into the Historic Environment Record as part of a project to streamline information access.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Fortuneswell is a village in Underhill on the Isle of Portland, in Dorset, England. It lies on steeply sloping land on the northern edge of the island, known as Underhill, where Chesil Beach connects the island to the mainland. Adjoining Fortuneswell are Chiswell to the west and Castletown to the north. Fortuneswell occupies the steeper land above sea level, whereas Chiswell and Castletown occupy flat land close to sea level, next to Chesil Beach and Portland Harbour respectively. Fortuneswell has a main shopping street, and along with Easton, is the main hub of the island's activities. Fortuneswell now includes the former hamlets of Maiden Well and Mallams. As with the rest of Portland's settlements, Fortuneswell has been designated as a conservation area, to protect its special architectural and historic interest, since 1976.
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Background
History
Fortuneswell was established around a natural watercourse and various springs. It is likely that the Romans developed the village pond and wells. The main well was situated within the centre of the village. Over the centuries the village was largely made up of open space, with high-quality houses spread out across the community. From the 1840s onwards Portland saw a large increase within its population, due to the construction of Portland Harbour's Breakwaters. The housing demands placed upon the island saw the originality of Fortuneswell altered. A large number of terraces were erected across the village area, and were crammed into any available open space. The expansion continued into the…
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- Coordinates
- 50.5584, -2.4397
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 6.5 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q642525 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fortuneswell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Fortuneswell, Isle of Portland, Dorset-9454.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Royal Portland Arms
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Bridge At Sy 6923 7324
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Portland Cenotaph
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Bridge At Sy 6924 7330
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War Memorial, Portland
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Olympic monument
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Verne Redoubt
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The Spirit of Portland
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New Star Inn
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Cherty Rift
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Church Ope Cove
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Conjurer's Lodge
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Coombefield Quarry
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Culverwell Mesolithic Site
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Durdle Pier
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Freshwater Bay
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Gemini Rift
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Gemini Rift (ferrets entrance)
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Royal Portland Arms
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Bridge At Sy 6923 7324
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Bridge At Sy 6924 7330
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Royal Portland Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fortuneswell?
- Fortuneswell is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1LL), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Fortuneswell?
- Fortuneswell — village on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, UK.
- How do I get to Fortuneswell?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1LL.
- Is Fortuneswell a protected site?
- Yes — Fortuneswell is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Fortuneswell free to visit?
- Yes, Fortuneswell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fortuneswell?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1LL.