Historic houses · South West England
Quarry Ruins
In or near Worth Matravers.
Quarry Ruins — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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 Cross — 5 km
Sources
- osm: node/1485839934 (ODbL)
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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.