Anvil Point

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

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

Local leisure activities include walking and rock climbing.

References

  1. ^ "Anvil Point Lighthouse". Trinity House. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  2. ^ Jane's Fighting Ships, 2004–2005. Jane's Information Group Limited. p. 819. ISBN 0-7106-2623-1.
  3. ^ "Anvil Point to Blackers Hole, Dorset". Geology by Ian West. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2025.

50°35′31″N 1°57′36″W / 50.5920°N 1.9601°W / 50.5920; -1.9601

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