What is recorded here
Butter Rock is a coastal rock feature located in Dorset, England, composed primarily of Jurassic limestone. It is part of the extensive limestone formations that characterize much of the Dorset coast, formed around 150 to 200 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. The rock is notable for its distinct shape and historical presence on public maps, reflecting the region's rich geological and coastal heritage.
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Places near here
Bat's HoleNatural arch · 122 yd
Bat’s HeadHeadland · 134 yd
Cave Formation, Durdle DoorCave or cavern · 740 yd
Scratchy Bottom Marker StoneStanding or carved stone · 919 yd
Durdle DoorNatural arch · 976 yd
Wardstone Barrow: a bowl barrow on the Dorset coastal ridge 300m south of Chideock FarmScheduled monument · 1121 yd
Stone sculpture on south side of Chaldon DownPublic sculpture · 1510 ydChaldon DownMountain / peak · 1.0 mi
Range of Buildings on South of Courtyard (newlands Farm)Listed building · 1.0 mi
Cottage Attached to Main Barn (newlands Farm)Listed building · 1.0 mi
Hambury ToutMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Heritage CentreVisitor information · 1.6 miOther information
Photo: Jonathan Thacker · CC BY-SA 2.0