Winspit Quarry
United Kingdom
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, the National Trust purchased the 350 acres (140 ha) Weston Farm, including Winspit and its bat caves, adding to its other landholdings in the village and its vicinity such as Spyway.
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