Peveril Point

Peveril Point

Peveril Point is a promontory forming the easternmost part of the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, England, and is part of the town of Swanage.It is located at coord|50|36.43|N|01|56.69|W|display=inline,title OS Grid Ref: SZ 041 787.

On top is a coastguard hut. The point contains underground tunnels connecting disused gun emplacements which defended the entrance to Southampton Water from the west of the Isle of Wight during World War II.

The point is also home to the Swanage lifeboat organisation.

Geology of Peveril Point

The rocks that make up Peveril Point are shale and Portland and Purbeck limestone in a syncline structure.


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