Countesse of Erne
Countesse of Erne is a historic site in Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset, England. Countesse of Erne is situated nearby to Portland Breakwater, as well as near Outer Breakwater.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Portland Castle and Portland Breakwater Lighthouse.
Portland Castle
Castle
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Portland Castle is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, between 1539 and 1541. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the Portland Roads anchorage. Portland Castle is situated 1½ miles southwest of Countesse of Erne.
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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The Portland Breakwater Lighthouse is a functioning lighthouse located at Portland Harbour, Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is situated on the southern end of the north-east breakwater. Portland Breakwater Lighthouse is situated 1 mile south of Countesse of Erne.
Sandsfoot Castle
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Sandsfoot Castle, also known historically as Weymouth Castle, is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII near Weymouth, Dorset. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the Weymouth Bay anchorage. Sandsfoot Castle is situated 2 miles west of Countesse of Erne.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Castletown and Chiswell.
Castletown
Village
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Castletown is a small village in Underhill on the Isle of Portland in Dorset. It is located close to Fortuneswell, on the shores of Portland Harbour, and includes a sandy beach, as well as one of Portland's notable highlights; Portland Castle, while the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy is also located nearby. Castletown is situated 1½ miles southwest of Countesse of Erne.
Chiswell
Village
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Chiswell, sometimes, is a small village at the southern end of Chesil Beach, in Underhill, on the Isle of Portland in Dorset. It is the oldest settlement on the island, having formerly been known as Chesilton. Chiswell is situated 2 miles southwest of Countesse of Erne.
Fortuneswell
Village
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Fortuneswell is a village in Underhill on the Isle of Portland, in Dorset, England. It lies on steeply sloping land on the northern edge of the island, known as Underhill, where Chesil Beach connects the island to the mainland. Fortuneswell is situated 2 miles southwest of Countesse of Erne.
Countesse of Erne
- Type: Scuba diving
- Categories: historic site, disaster remains, and sports location
- Location: Weymouth and Portland District, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
50.58479° or 50° 35′ 5″ northLongitude
-2.41967° or 2° 25′ 11″ westOpen location code
9C2VHHMJ+W4OpenStreetMap ID
node 13962669696OpenStreetMap feature
historic=wreckOpenStreetMap feature
sport=scuba_diving
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