Anvil Point
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Anvil Point is a headland that is part of the Jurassic Coast on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, England. It is within the grounds of Durlston Country Park and is about {{convert|3|km|mi}} from Swanage town centre. Anvil Point Lighthouse is located on the point and was established in 1881.{{cite web | title=Anvil Point Lighthouse | website=Trinity House | url=https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/anvil-point-lighthouse | access-date=2025-04-15}}
A Point-class sealift ship is named after the headland.Jane's Fighting Ships, 2004–2005. Jane's Information Group Limited. p. 819. {{ISBN|0-7106-2623-1}}.
Geology
Anvil Point is in the eastern part of the Portland limestone and the Purbeck beds that stretches from Durlston Head to St. Aldhelm's Head.{{cite web | title=Anvil Point to Blackers Hole, Dorset | website=Geology by Ian West. | date=2014-04-10 | url=https://wessexcoastgeology.soton.ac.uk/Anvil-Point-Blackers-Hole.htm | access-date=2025-04-15}}For a long time the cliffs along this stretch of coast were quarried at Tilly Whim Caves, Dancing Ledge, Seacombe and Winspit.
Leisure
Local leisure activities include walking and rock climbing.
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