 Portland
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| Portland, reached over a causeway
to this nearly-an island piece of land,4½ miles long by 1¾ miles wide, with its famous
naval roots.
The only other industry was quarrying for the famous Portland
Stone, used on many famous buildings all over the world including
St Paul's Cathedral in London and the United Nation Headquarters
in New York.
To the east is Portland Harbour, with breakwaters constructed in
the last century by prisoners from Portland's Verne Prison.
From 1872 to 1985 it was one of the United Kingdom's main
naval bases. The naval base is now closed, and the large base
is being developed for other uses.
To the south there a new lighthouse, next to an older lighthouse. |
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Location
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What
To See -
Portland Tourist Attractions
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 Portland
Castle, built
by Henry VIII, audio tour, events at the weekends in the summer,shop,
etc, Tel: 01305 820539 
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Museum, in cottage
used by Hardy in his book The Well Beloved, Tel: 01305 821804
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Where
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Yeates Road Portland DT5 2EN MAP
Modern friendly Hotel with Stunning views from **NEW** Bar, Bistro and Coffee shop over Weymouth, Chesil Beach & 2012 Sailing Venue. Facilities include Leisure Centre with Heated Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam room and squash court..
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Chiswell Portland DT5 1AW Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
There is plenty to see and do in this stunning area of Dorset, including walking, cycling, fishing and a range of watersports, and Sea Shanty in Chiswell is the ideal place from which to explore all that the region has to offer....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 258.00-592.00
Sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms.
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Around
The Portland Area
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and then historic Dorchester. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Weymouth (4.46 miles) West Lulworth (9.63 miles) Abbotsbury (10.74 miles) Dorchester (11.28 miles) Wool (12.68 miles) Bere Regis (16.81 miles) Wareham (17.11 miles) Bridport (18.98 miles) Milton Abbas (19.73 miles) Beaminster (22.52 miles) |
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