Historic pubs · South West England
The Square and Compass
Dorset's served-through-a-hatch family pub since 1907 — fossils, cider, pumpkin festival.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
The Square and Compass at Worth Matravers in Dorset has been run by the Newman family since 1907. Stone-flagged floor, no music, served-through-a-hatch beer, cider made in the back yard, fossils and a small museum of finds from the local quarries assembled by the landlord over a century. The October pumpkin festival is locally legendary.
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Place summary
The Square and Compass is a Victorian pub located in South-West England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5950, -2.0319
- Official site
- www.squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Sources
- manual: the-square-and-compass-worth-matravers (manual)
- wikipedia: Square and Compass (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Square and Compass?
- The Square and Compass is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- When was The Square and Compass built?
- Dates from the Victorian period.
- Is The Square and Compass a listed building?
- The Square and Compass is officially recognised as Grade II listed.