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Langton Matravers Museum

About

Purbeck Limestone has been used from Roman times to the present day for walls, roofs and floors of buildings, from humble homes to great cathedrals. Its history is displayed here in a former Coach House, which with the Village itself, is an ongoing illustration of the uses of stone. The Museum provides a complete picture of the ways in which the local stone was quarried and used.

A free audio-visual introduction to the history of the local stone industry (which lasts 20 minutes) helps visitors to understand and appreciate the items on display, giving an explanation of the unique geology of Purbeck with fascinating examples of the various 'beds' of stone. There are displays of apprentice pieces; a large collection of stonemasons' tools; samples of masons' craftsmanship; many photographs from the past; an authentic reconstruction of a section of underground quarry working; and a rebuilt quarry capstan.

Admission

Adults £1.50
Children over 11/Students 50p
Children under 10 - Free

Opening Times

April 1st to September 30th. 10.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 16.00hrs; Closed on Sundays.

Other times or seasons by appointment

Learning

Guided tours for School parties with prior booking.

Facilities

Museum facilities
Parking  
Refreshments  
Gift shop   
Gardens/Grounds  
Toilets  
Toilets for Wheelchair Users   
Guided Tours   
Audio Tours   
Wheelchair Accessability   
Induction Loop   
Facilities for the Blind / Visually Impaired   
Group Visits  
School Visits  
Outreach activities  

 

Contact

Saint George's Close
Langton Matravers
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 3HZ

(01929) 423168 or 422218

http://www.langtonia.org.uk