Purbeck Stone Museum

St. George's Close
Langton Matravers
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 3HZ
England

Website

www.langtonia.org.uk

Telephone

01929 423 168

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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 a living 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.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Mon-Sat 1000-1200 & 1400-1600
Sun-Closed
6 October-30 March by appt

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • General audio-guide available
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Shop
 Disability access
  • Touch exhibits
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
 Commercial and hire services
  • Meeting room available

St. George's Close
Langton Matravers
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 3HZ
England

Website

www.langtonia.org.uk

Telephone

01929 423 168

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Natural Sciences, Music, Weapons and War, Coins and Medals, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Specialist publications on collections available
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

St. George's Close
Langton Matravers
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 3HZ
England

Website

www.langtonia.org.uk

Telephone

01929 423 168

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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