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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · South West England

Old Site of Clavel Tower

In or near Kimmeridge.

Free admission

Old Site of Clavel Tower — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Clavell Tower, showing former position - geograph.org.uk - 8044279

David Martin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Corfe Castle · 6.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Old Site of Clavel Tower is a archaeological 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

The Old Site of Clavel Tower is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance, though specific details about its era or designation are not provided.

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

Coordinates
50.6073, -2.1302
District
Dorset
Parish
Kimmeridge
Postcode
BH20 5PF
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Corfe Castle6.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Site of Clavel Tower?
Old Site of Clavel Tower is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5PF), in the parish of Kimmeridge.
What is Old Site of Clavel Tower?
Old Site of Clavel Tower — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Old Site of Clavel Tower?
The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5PF.
Is Old Site of Clavel Tower a protected site?
Yes — Old Site of Clavel Tower is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
Is Old Site of Clavel Tower free to visit?
Yes, Old Site of Clavel Tower is free to enter.
How do I get to Old Site of Clavel Tower?
The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5PF.