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Bat's Hole is a natural coastal arch formed in Jurassic limestone, likely dating to the Middle Jurassic period (around 170 million years old). It was shaped by wave action and coastal erosion over millennia and is notable as a striking example of Dorset's iconic coastal geomorphology.
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