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Anvil Point
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Anvil Point is a headland that is part of the Jurassic Coast on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, England. It is within the grounds of Durlston Country Park and is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from Swanage town centre. Anvil Point Lighthouse is located on the point and was established in 1881.[1]
A Point-class sealift ship is named after the headland.[2]
Geology
[edit]Anvil Point is in the eastern part of the Portland limestone and the Purbeck beds that stretches from Durlston Head to St. Aldhelm's Head.[3] For a long time the cliffs along this stretch of coast were quarried at Tilly Whim Caves, Dancing Ledge, Seacombe and Winspit.
Leisure
[edit]Local leisure activities include walking and rock climbing.
References
[edit]- ^ "Anvil Point Lighthouse". Trinity House. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ Jane's Fighting Ships, 2004–2005. Jane's Information Group Limited. p. 819. ISBN 0-7106-2623-1.
- ^ "Anvil Point to Blackers Hole, Dorset". Geology by Ian West. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2025.