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The Puckstone, Studland Heath

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Address: North-west of Studland village
Studland Heath, Isle of Purbeck
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH19 3AY
Nearest Town: Swanage
Map Reference: SZ021831
Grid Reference: E: 402163 N: 083125
Further Information: The 'Puckstone' can be found on Studland Heath, although much smaller than the 'Agglestone' nearby both are Agglestone Grit. Pieces of this hard irony sandstone can also be seen littering Studland Heath and have been used for local building purposes.
Associated Name(s): The Puckstone, Studland Heath.
Period(s) Quarried: Post Medieval.