What is recorded here
St Alban's Head is a prominent headland in Dorset composed mainly of Cretaceous-age limestone and chalk, formed through the accumulation of marine sediments over 66 to 145 million years ago. It is notable for its dramatic coastal scenery and as a key geographical landmark in the region.
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Places near here
St Aldhelm's HeadCliff · 15 yd
Memorial monument to the Telecommunications Research EstablishmentMonument or public art · 34 yd
Radar Research MemorialMemorial · 40 yd
Radar research memorial, St Aldhelm's Head, Isle of PurbeckHeritage place · 43 yd
Concrete Staircase, Disused Quarry, St Albans Head, DorsetOld home or work place · 441 yd
St Aldhelm's Chapel, St Aldhem's Head, Isle of PurbeckChurch, cross or graveyard · 441 yd
West ManMountain / peak · 825 yd
Emmetts HillMountain / peak · 1057 yd
Slippery LedgeCliff · 1481 yd
Emmetts Hill, inscribed stoneAncient stone or rock art · 1664 yd
Worth Matravers: inside a quarry caveCave or cavern · 1750 yd
Waterfall at Chapmans PoolWaterfall · 1.0 miOther information
Photo: Stephen Williams · CC BY-SA 2.0