Historic houses · South West England
Rectory
In or near Kimmeridge.
Rectory — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wool · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rectory 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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Official information
Tyneham Village is a historic site that was evacuated during WWII and has remained deserted since. Visitors can explore the remnants of the village, including restored buildings like the church and school, and enjoy the surrounding countryside and Worbarrow Bay.
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
Rectory is a historic house located in South-East England. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical context within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6232, -2.1710
- Postcode
- BH20 5QF
- Phone
- +44 01929 404714
- Nearest railway station
- Wool — 7.4 km
- Official site
- www.visit-dorset.com
Sources
- osm: way/143384535 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rectory?
- Rectory is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5QF).
- What is Rectory?
- Rectory — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rectory?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5QF.
- Is Rectory a protected site?
- Yes — Rectory is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rectory?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5QF.