Pulpit Rock, Geological formation at Portland Bill, England.
The monumental stone formation emerges from the coastal edge, featuring a large flat slab positioned on top of a natural stone base.
In the 1870s, quarrymen at Bill Quarry deliberately cut away a natural arch to create this formation, leaving it as a testament to industrial heritage.
The structure's design reflects religious architecture, with its shape deliberately constructed to represent a bible resting on a lectern.
Multiple hiking trails connect to Pulpit Rock, including a 5.56-kilometer loop path that incorporates views of Portland Bill and the Old Higher Lighthouse.
The rock formation stands as a prime location for wrasse fishing, where the British record for Ballan wrasse was established in 1998.
Location: Weymouth and Portland
GPS coordinates: 50.51430,-2.45947
Latest update: March 21, 2025 07:28
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