Archaeological sites · South West England
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints
In or near Acton.
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nigel Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints 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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Official information
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints features over 100 fossilized dinosaur tracks preserved in rock, dating back 140 million years. Visitors can explore the site near Keates Quarry, where the footprints were discovered and learn about the prehistoric past of the area.
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
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features fossilised footprints believed to be from dinosaurs, providing insight into prehistoric life in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6021, -2.0202
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Langton Matravers
- Postcode
- BH19 3LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross — 2 km
- Official site
- dorset-nl.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/950204019 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spyway Dinosaur Footprints?
- Spyway Dinosaur Footprints is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3LD), in the parish of Langton Matravers.
- What is Spyway Dinosaur Footprints?
- Spyway Dinosaur Footprints — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Spyway Dinosaur Footprints?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3LD.
- Is Spyway Dinosaur Footprints a protected site?
- Yes — Spyway Dinosaur Footprints is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Spyway Dinosaur Footprints free to visit?
- Yes, Spyway Dinosaur Footprints is free to enter.
- How do I get to Spyway Dinosaur Footprints?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3LD.