Isle of Portland, Tied island in Dorset, England
The Isle of Portland extends 6 kilometers in length and 2.7 kilometers in width, reaching its highest point at Verne Hill at 149 meters above sea level.
In 789, Portland marked a significant moment in English history as the location of the first recorded Viking raid on the British mainland.
Portland stone, extracted from local quarries, forms the construction material of notable buildings worldwide, including Saint Paul's Cathedral and the United Nations Headquarters.
The A354 road connects Portland to mainland England via Chesil Beach, with Portland Harbour serving as a civilian port for maritime activities.
Portland Castle, built in 1520 during Henry VIII's reign, maintains its original defensive structure and provides views across Portland Harbour and the English Channel.
Location: Portland
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 50.55000,-2.44000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
HM Prison Portland
1.2 km
Portland Bill Lighthouse
4.2 km
Portland Castle
2.1 km
Verne Citadel
1.5 km
Church Ope Cove
1.6 km
Rufus Castle
1.5 km
Pennsylvania Castle
1.4 km
Pulpit Rock
4.2 km
Verne High Angle Battery
1.1 km
Chesil Cove
1.2 km
Trinity House Obelisk
4.3 km
Tout Quarry
474 m
Portland Bill High Light
3.3 km
Portland Bill Low Light
3.5 km
Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery
835 m
Mulberry Harbour Phoenix Units, Portland
2.4 km
St George's Church, Portland
429 m
Portland Museum
1.3 km
St Andrew's Church, Portland
1.4 km
Blacknor Fort
1.2 km
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse
2.5 km
The Cove House Inn
1.3 km
East Weare Battery
1.8 km
Nicodemus Knob
1.2 km
Portland Windmills
1 km
Broadcroft Quarry
869 m
Red Crane
4 km
Victoria Gardens, Portland
1.4 kmReviews
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