Memorials & monuments · South East England
Portland, Home of Portland Stone
Portland, Home of Portland Stone — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Portland, Home of Portland Stone is a memorial 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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Place summary
Portland, located in South-East England, is renowned for its Portland Stone, a high-quality limestone widely used in British architecture. The area has historical significance as a source of this stone, which has been employed in numerous prominent buildings.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5551, -2.4444
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 2EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Official site
- www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3055889204 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portland, Home of Portland Stone?
- Portland, Home of Portland Stone is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 2EN), in the parish of Portland.
- Is Portland, Home of Portland Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Portland, Home of Portland Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Portland, Home of Portland Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 2EN. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.