Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Spirit of Portland
In or near Fortuneswell.
The Spirit of Portland — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Spirit of Portland is a memorial 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
Tout Quarries is a nature reserve located on Portland, featuring stone sculptures and a variety of wildlife. Visitors can explore a network of paths that lead through the site, showcasing both the artistic and natural heritage of the area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Spirit of Portland is a memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates the heritage and contributions of the Isle of Portland. The memorial is notable for its significance to the local community and its representation of Portland's identity.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5560, -2.4436
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- 01305 264620
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 6.7 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3055889226 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Spirit of Portland?
- The Spirit of Portland is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1JP), in the parish of Portland.
- What is The Spirit of Portland?
- The Spirit of Portland — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Spirit of Portland?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1JP.
- Is The Spirit of Portland a protected site?
- Yes — The Spirit of Portland is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Spirit of Portland free to visit?
- Yes, The Spirit of Portland is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Spirit of Portland?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1JP.