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Entrance to an active quarry off Easton Lane, Portland
by Robin Stott
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One of at least four quarries in this area.
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Inner Breakwater, Portland Harbour
by Katherine Stott
for square SY6974
The Inner and Outer Breakwaters were constructed between 1849 and 1872 to create... (more)
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Inner Breakwater, Portland Harbour
by Katherine Stott
geograph for square SY6974
The Inner and Outer Breakwaters were constructed between 1849 and 1872 to create... (more)
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Inner Breakwater, Portland Harbour
by Katherine Stott
geograph for square SY6974
The Inner and Outer Breakwaters were constructed between 1849 and 1872 to create... (more)
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Big boat lift, Portland Marina
by Katherine Stott
geograph for square SY6874
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Cruise ships anchored in Weymouth Bay, July 2020
by Katherine Stott
geograph for square SY6874
Beyond the breakwater of Portland Marina five cruise ships (reportedly six) can... (more)
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Harbour House, at the bottom of Cobb Road, Lyme Regis
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY3391
There is plenty of footfall here from visitors to the famous Cobb. It must... (more)
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Woodmead Halls and car park, Hill Road, Lyme Regis
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY3392
Off Hill Road, Woodmead Halls is "the premier community meeting venue in... (more)
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Huts along the West Weares, near Chiswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
More substantial than beach huts, they seem to be the result of innocent... (more)
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Taking the inshore passage, Portland Bill
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6768
The tide in the English Channel runs generally east or west. The Isle of... (more)
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The Stack, Portland Bill
by Robin Stott
for square SY6768
The Stack displays samples of the stones from old and working quarries on... (more)
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The Stack, Portland Bill
by Robin Stott
for square SY6768
The Stack displays samples of the stones from old and working quarries on... (more)
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Portland Bill palimpsest
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6768
People and agencies have left their mark on Portland Bill. Left to right: the... (more)
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Seats with a view near the café, Portland Bill
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6768
There had been a shower. There were showers out at sea. The dark band of water... (more)
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Portland Bill, a general view looking northeast
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6768
The café, the observatory, cottages, huts and shearlegs can be seen. The... (more)
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MOD compound, Portland Bill
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6768
The lighthouse, the Trinity House daymark and the Bill itself are behind the... (more)
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Information about the West Weares, near Chiswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
for square SY6873
Viewable along the Promenade. The 'Art in the Environment' box, lower... (more)
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Mixed development near Osprey Quay, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6874
Former naval land at the flat northwest end of Portland appears to be developing... (more)
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North on Pebble Lane, Chiswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
These properties are sheltered and dwarfed by the high landward face of Chesil... (more)
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Looking down Belle Vue Terrace, Fortuneswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
The sea, Chesil Bank, parts of the Fleet, Portland Harbour and Weymouth can be... (more)
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Industry, businesses, and HM Coastguard, Osprey Quay, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6874
HM Coastguard Search and Rescue is based in the building with the arched roof... (more)
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Salvation Army building, Easton, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6972
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Community Stone Workspace, Easton Lane, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6972
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Tout Quarry, Portland, sign 2 – environment
by Robin Stott
for square SY6872
The sign gives information about the geology, the industrial archaeology of the... (more)
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Tout Quarry, Portland, sign 1 – sculpture
by Robin Stott
for square SY6872
The sign has a plan showing the locations of the 54 sculptures. A key gives... (more)
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Strata on show, Tout Quarry, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6872
A tangle of paths disorientated this visitor to the DIY sculpture park, workshop... (more)
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Portland Lodge Hotel, Easton Lane, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6972
This bed-and-breakfast has a website: Link See TripAdvisor.
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Way in to Portland Household Recycling Centre, off Easton Lane, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6972
This is also the access to two active quarries.
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Electrical shop, Inmosthay off Easton Lane, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6972
Inmosthay is the access to two active quarries.
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Petrol Filling Station, Easton Lane near Inmosthay, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6972
Easton Lane A354 is the main road up to the heart of Portland, ending at Easton village.
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Drill Hall Gallery, Easton Lane, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6972
New use for the former drill hall.
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DIY sculpture, Tout Quarry, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6872
Sculptors, professional and amateur, have been let loose on the quarry waste.... (more)
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Quarry waste tip above West Weare, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6872
In view are Chiswell Cove, centre left; Chiswell and Fortuneswell villages,... (more)
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Half a landslide above West Weare, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6872
Pinnacles of creamy limestone are in slo-mo descent to the shore. This stone is... (more)
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Victoria Gardens, Chiswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
The view is from Castle Road across one side of the bowling green towards... (more)
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Portland Youth Hostel, Castle Road, Castletown, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
The hostel occupies Hardy House, described as a comfortable early Edwardian... (more)
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Floodgate at the south end of Brandy Row, Chiswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
The gate closes against a cill, right. What looks like a rubber flap along the... (more)
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Floodgate and plaque, Chesil Sea Defence Scheme, Chiswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
The Sea Defences and Promenade were constructed between 1958 and 1965. The... (more)
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Chesil Cove, sea wall and promenade, Chiswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
The southeast end of Chesil Beach. Even at this height above the beach there are... (more)
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Corner of Guernsey Street and Chiswell High Street, Fortuneswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
At the top – it's steep! – Chiswell High Street joins Fortuneswell.
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North on Guernsey Street, Fortuneswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
It runs between the top end of Chiswell High Street and Fortuneswell, by then... (more)
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Northeast and uphill on Spring Gardens, Fortuneswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
One of a number of residential streets that run between Chiswell High Street and... (more)
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Northeast and uphill on King Street, Fortuneswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
King Street is one of a number of streets that run between Chiswell High Street... (more)
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Frontages, Belle Vue Terrace, Fortuneswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
for square SY6873
The sign on the wall – 'Disabled badge holders only' – prompts one to... (more)
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Mallams, Chiswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
Mallams climbs from Chiswell High Street to Fortuneswell.
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Descending Higher Lane, Chiswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
Higher Lane drops steeply from Castle Road to Chiswell High Street. The... (more)
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Small floodgate, Chesil Cove, Chiswell, Portland
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6873
It guards an access point for pedestrians to the promenade high above the beach.... (more)
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Three boat lifting bays, Portland Marina
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6874
Boats of different sizes can be lifted out of the water, by appropriate... (more)
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Inflatable craft, Portland Marina
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6874
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View to shore facilities, Portland Marina
by Robin Stott
geograph for square SY6874
To the right is the marina office and onshore facilities for marina users – lots... (more)
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