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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South West England

Quarry Ruins

In or near Worth Matravers.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Quarry Ruins — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Remains of D-site, TRE Worth Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 1626026

Phil Champion — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Harman's Cross · 5.0 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Quarry Ruins is a historic house 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

Quarry Ruins is a historic site located in South-East England. It features the remnants of an old quarry, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. The site is notable for its archaeological significance and connection to local history.

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

Coordinates
50.5788, -2.0544
District
Dorset
Parish
Worth Matravers
Postcode
BH19 3LN
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Harman's Cross5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Quarry Ruins?
Quarry Ruins is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3LN), in the parish of Worth Matravers.
What is Quarry Ruins?
Quarry Ruins — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Quarry Ruins?
The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3LN.
Is Quarry Ruins a protected site?
Yes — Quarry Ruins is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Quarry Ruins?
The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3LN.