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Great Globe

In or near Langton Matravers.

Great Globe — Public artwork (sculpture).

Great Globe

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About

Great Globe is a other in south east. Established 1887. (Giant limestone globe in Swanage, Dorset, England.) According to Wikipedia: "The Great Globe at Swanage is one of the largest stone spheres in the world and stands at Durlston Castle within Durlston Country Park, a 113-hectare (280-acre) country park and nature reserve. It is constructed of Portland stone, weighs about 40 tonnes and is 3 metres (10 ft) in diameter."

Coordinates
50.5949, -1.9520
Established
1887

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