Historic pubs · South West England
Square and Compass
In or near Worth Matravers.
Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross · 2.5 km
- Free entry
About
Square and Compass is a historic pub in England South West, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Official information
Square and Compass is a pub known for its homemade and locally-sourced pasties and pies. It offers a casual dining experience without a full restaurant service and hosts various music events throughout the month.
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 Square and Compass is a historic pub located in Worth Matravers, South-West England, established in 1776. It is owned by the Newman family and is situated within the South Dorset Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, offering local beverages and a setting that reflects the area's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5979, -2.0371
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Worth Matravers
- Postcode
- BH19 3LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Established
- 1776
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross — 2.5 km
- Official site
- squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q18161900 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Square and Compass, Worth Matravers (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Square and Compass?
- Square and Compass is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3LY), in the parish of Worth Matravers.
- What is Square and Compass?
- Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Square and Compass?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3LY.
- When was Square and Compass built?
- Built or established in 1776.
- Who owns Square and Compass?
- Square and Compass is owned by Newman family.
- Is Square and Compass a protected site?
- Yes — Square and Compass is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Square and Compass?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3LY.