What is recorded here
Bat’s Head is a prominent headland composed primarily of Jurassic limestone, formed around 150 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. It is notable for its striking coastal profile and its role in the geological diversity of Dorset’s famous coastline.
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Places near here
Bat's HoleNatural arch · 24 yd
Butter RockNamed rock · 134 yd
Cave Formation, Durdle DoorCave or cavern · 874 yd
Scratchy Bottom Marker StoneStanding or carved stone · 974 yd
Wardstone Barrow: a bowl barrow on the Dorset coastal ridge 300m south of Chideock FarmScheduled monument · 1078 yd
Durdle DoorNatural arch · 1110 yd
Stone sculpture on south side of Chaldon DownPublic sculpture · 1387 ydChaldon DownMountain / peak · 1645 yd
Range of Buildings on South of Courtyard (newlands Farm)Listed building · 1.1 mi
Cottage Attached to Main Barn (newlands Farm)Listed building · 1.1 mi
Hambury ToutMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Heritage CentreVisitor information · 1.7 miOther information
Photo: Colin Smith · CC BY-SA 2.0