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Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England. To the west and east are the hills of West Man and East Man. Until around 1940 Winspit was used as a stone quarry, providing stone for buildings in London. During World War II it was used as a site for naval and air defences. After the war the caves were opened to the public. The quarry is now a lesser-known tourist attraction. Recently many of Winspit's caves have been closed off for public safety and bat conservation.

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  • Winspit ist ein alter Kalk-Steinbruch in der Nähe von Worth Matravers auf der Isle of Purbeck in der Grafschaft Dorset an der Südküste von England. In diesem Steinbruch wird kein Gestein mehr abgebaut. Winspit liegt direkt südlich von Worth Matravers am Ärmelkanal, etwas nordöstlich von St Alban’s Head (St Aldhelms Head) und etwa 6 Kilometer südwestlich von Swanage entfernt. Von Orcombe Point bei Exmouth in Westen bis zur Isle of Purbeck im Osten erstreckt sich ein Küstenstreifen, der als erste Naturlandschaft in England von der UNESCO zum Weltnaturerbe erklärt wurde. Winspit ist Teil dieser Jurassic Coast, es zählt zu den Naturwundern dieser Welt und ist bekannt für seine Fossilien. Bis etwa 1940 diente Winspit als Steinbruch für die Herstellung von Purbeck Stein für größere Gebäude in London. Während des Zweiten Weltkriegs war der Ort Radar-Standort für die See- und Luftverteidigung. Nach dem Krieg wurde der unterirdische Steinbruch der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich gemacht. (de)
  • Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England. To the west and east are the hills of West Man and East Man. Until around 1940 Winspit was used as a stone quarry, providing stone for buildings in London. During World War II it was used as a site for naval and air defences. After the war the caves were opened to the public. The quarry is now a lesser-known tourist attraction. Recently many of Winspit's caves have been closed off for public safety and bat conservation. In March 2022, it was announced that the National Trust had purchased the 350 acre Weston Farm, including Winspit and its bat caves, adding to its other landholdings in the village and its vicinity such as Spyway. (en)
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  • Winspit ist ein alter Kalk-Steinbruch in der Nähe von Worth Matravers auf der Isle of Purbeck in der Grafschaft Dorset an der Südküste von England. In diesem Steinbruch wird kein Gestein mehr abgebaut. Winspit liegt direkt südlich von Worth Matravers am Ärmelkanal, etwas nordöstlich von St Alban’s Head (St Aldhelms Head) und etwa 6 Kilometer südwestlich von Swanage entfernt. (de)
  • Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England. To the west and east are the hills of West Man and East Man. Until around 1940 Winspit was used as a stone quarry, providing stone for buildings in London. During World War II it was used as a site for naval and air defences. After the war the caves were opened to the public. The quarry is now a lesser-known tourist attraction. Recently many of Winspit's caves have been closed off for public safety and bat conservation. (en)
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  • Winspit (de)
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