Square and Compass

The Square and Compass is a Grade II listed public house in , . Built in the 18th century as a pair of cottages before becoming a public house, the Square and Compass got its name in 1830 from a landlord who had been a stonemason.
squareandcompasspub.co.uk
+44 1929 439229
Wikipedia
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  • Opening hours: noon or later
  • Email: allenquiries@squareandcompasspub.co.uk
  • Type: Pub
  • Description: pub in Worth Matravers, Dorset, England, UK
  • Also known as: “Square & Compass”, “Square & Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage”, “Square and Compass, Worth Matravers”, and “The Square And Compasses Inn”
  • Address: Worth Matravers, Worth Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3LF

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include ROC observation post, Worth Matravers and St. Aldhelm’s Chapel.

Bunker
Photo: Phil Champion, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a bunker, which is situated 4,100 feet northeast of Square and Compass.

Church
Photo: Wulfrunian1, CC BY-SA 3.0.
St Aldhelm's Chapel is a Norman on St Aldhelm's Head in the parish of , , . It stands close to the cliffs, 108 metres above sea level. is situated 1½ miles southwest of Square and Compass.

Photo: John Lamper, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is situated 1½ miles east of Square and Compass.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Worth Matravers and Winspit.

Village
Photo: Charlesdrakew, Public domain.
is a and civil parish in the county of . The village is situated on the cliffs west of . It comprises limestone cottages and farm houses and is built around a pond, which is a regular feature on postcards of the .

Locality
Photo: Charlesdrakew, Public domain.
is a disused quarry on the cliffs near in the , , England. To the west and east are the hills of West Man and East Man.

Hamlet
Photo: Huligan0, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a hamlet in the parish of , on the , in the county of in the south of . was built as living quarters for the quarrymen working at the local quarries.

Square and Compass

Latitude
50.59792° or 50° 35′ 53″ north
Longitude
-2.03714° or 2° 2′ 14″ west
Wheelchair access
limited
Open location code
9C2VHXX7+54
Open­Street­Map ID
way 158612609
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­pub
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q18161900
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