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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South West England

WW2 Gun mount

In or near Studland.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

WW2 Gun mount — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Swanage, Peveril Point lookout station - geograph.org.uk - 1717206

Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Swanage · 1.1 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

WW2 Gun mount is a historic house 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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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 WW2 Gun Mount is a historic military installation located in South-East England. It served as a defensive structure during the Second World War. The site is of significant historical interest, reflecting the military strategies employed during that era.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6074, -1.9449
District
Dorset
Parish
Swanage
Postcode
BH19 2AX
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Swanage1.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is WW2 Gun mount?
WW2 Gun mount is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 2AX), in the parish of Swanage.
What is WW2 Gun mount?
WW2 Gun mount — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to WW2 Gun mount?
The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 2AX.
Is WW2 Gun mount a protected site?
Yes — WW2 Gun mount is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to WW2 Gun mount?
The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 2AX.