Memorials & monuments · South West England
Swanage Water Act Obelisk
In or near Studland.
Swanage Water Act Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Herston Halt · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swanage Water Act Obelisk is a public memorial in South-East England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area BH19.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Swanage Water Act Obelisk is a memorial located in Studland, South-East England. It is situated within areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, specifically the South Dorset Coast and Purbeck Ridge (East), as well as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Dorset.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6314, -1.9698
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Studland
- Postcode
- BH19 3AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Herston Halt — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: n3202413932 (ODbL)
- commons: Ballard Down obelisk.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swanage Water Act Obelisk?
- Swanage Water Act Obelisk is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3AB), in the parish of Studland.
- What is Swanage Water Act Obelisk?
- Swanage Water Act Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swanage Water Act Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3AB.
- Is Swanage Water Act Obelisk a protected site?
- Yes — Swanage Water Act Obelisk is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Swanage Water Act Obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, Swanage Water Act Obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swanage Water Act Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3AB.