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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South West England

Norman's Quarry

In or near Acton.

Free admission

Norman's Quarry — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Court Pound - geograph.org.uk - 4474704

N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Harman's Cross · 1.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Norman's Quarry is a other 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: South Dorset Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Norman's Quarry is located in South-East England. It is an important geological site known for its significant fossil deposits. The quarry provides insights into the region's natural history and geological formations.

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

Coordinates
50.6098, -2.0131
District
Dorset
Parish
Langton Matravers
Postcode
BH19 3HT
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Harman's Cross1.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Norman's Quarry?
Norman's Quarry is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3HT), in the parish of Langton Matravers.
What is Norman's Quarry?
Norman's Quarry — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Norman's Quarry?
The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3HT.
Is Norman's Quarry a protected site?
Yes — Norman's Quarry is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
Is Norman's Quarry free to visit?
Yes, Norman's Quarry is free to enter.
How do I get to Norman's Quarry?
The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3HT.