Pulpit Rock

Pulpit Rock is a coastal feature at , the southern tip of the , , . Intended to have the appearance of an open bible leaning on a pulpit, Pulpit Rock was formed in the 1870s after a natural arch was cut away by quarrymen at Bill Quarry, and the leaning slab was added.
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  • Type: Rock
  • Description: Rock formation on the Isle of Portland, Dorset
  • Also known as: “Pulpit Rock, Portland”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Portland Light and Trinity House Obelisk.

Photo: David P Howard, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Portland Bill Lighthouse is a functioning lighthouse… is situated 720 feet east of Pulpit Rock.

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The , also known as the Trinity… is situated 730 feet southeast of Pulpit Rock.

Cave
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is a large cave on the south east side… is situated 4,000 feet northeast of Pulpit Rock.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Southwell and Weston.

Village
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is a small coastal village in Tophill on the , .

Village
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is a village in Tophill on the , , . is situated 2 miles north of Pulpit Rock.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet near the village of … is situated 2½ miles northeast of Pulpit Rock.

Pulpit Rock

Latitude
50.51425° or 50° 30′ 51″ north
Longitude
-2.45951° or 2° 27′ 34″ west
Open location code
9C2VGG7R+P5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1604868801
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­rock
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q7259597
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In Other Languages

“Pulpit Rock” goes by many names.
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: “Pulpit Rock på Isle of Portland”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Portland Visitor Centre and Portland Bill.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Portland Bill Lighthouse Gift Shop and Portland Bill.

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