What is recorded here
St Aldhelm's Head is a prominent headland composed mainly of Cretaceous-age limestone, formed through the accumulation of marine sediments over 90 to 100 million years ago. It is notable for its dramatic coastal scenery and as a key geographical landmark in the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
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Places near here
St Alban's HeadHeadland · 15 yd
Memorial monument to the Telecommunications Research EstablishmentMonument or public art · 36 yd
Radar research memorial, St Aldhelm's Head, Isle of PurbeckHeritage place · 39 yd
Radar Research MemorialMemorial · 56 yd
Concrete Staircase, Disused Quarry, St Albans Head, DorsetOld home or work place · 455 yd
St Aldhelm's Chapel, St Aldhem's Head, Isle of PurbeckChurch, cross or graveyard · 455 yd
West ManMountain / peak · 841 yd
Emmetts HillMountain / peak · 1060 yd
Slippery LedgeCliff · 1496 yd
Emmetts Hill, inscribed stoneAncient stone or rock art · 1668 yd
Worth Matravers: inside a quarry caveCave or cavern · 1.0 mi
Waterfall at Chapmans PoolWaterfall · 1.0 miOther information
Photo: Robin Webster · CC BY-SA 2.0