Nicodemus Knob, Stone pillar at East Cliff, Isle of Portland, England.
Nicodemus Knob stands as a 30-foot limestone pillar marking the former Admiralty Quarries site on the eastern coast of Portland.
The stone column dates back to 1849-1872, when convicts from Portland Convict Establishment extracted six million tonnes of stone for Portland Harbour breakwaters.
Local tales connect the name to an Irish Protestant named Nick O'Demus who arrived after the Battle of the Boyne with stories of romantic encounters.
Visitors can reach the geological formation through walking paths while observing migrant birds and native plants in the surrounding fields.
The limestone stack serves as a permanent record of the original ground level before quarrying transformed the landscape of East Cliff.
GPS coordinates: 50.55770,-2.42780
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:58
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