Caves · South West England
Limekiln Cave
In or near Fortuneswell.
Limekiln Cave — cave in england south east.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Limekiln Cave 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: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Limekiln Cave is a cave located in South-East England. It is characterised by its geological features and historical significance in lime production. The cave offers a unique environment for exploration and study, attracting visitors interested in natural history and geology.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5249, -2.4394
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 2EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
Sources
- osm: n12501665634 (ODbL)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Limekiln Cave?
- Limekiln Cave is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 2EH), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Limekiln Cave?
- Limekiln Cave — cave in england south east.
- How do I get to Limekiln Cave?
- The nearest town is Fortuneswell. Drivers can use postcode DT5 2EH.
- Is Limekiln Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Limekiln Cave is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Limekiln Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 2EH. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.