Winspit facts for kids
Winspit is an old stone quarry located on the cliffs near a village called Worth Matravers. You can find it in the Isle of Purbeck, which is part of Dorset, England. On either side of Winspit, there are hills named West Man and East Man.
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What is Winspit?
Winspit used to be a very busy place where people dug out stone from the ground. This stone was then sent to London to help build many of the city's buildings. The quarry was active until about 1940.
Winspit During World War II
During World War II, Winspit had a different job. It was used by the military to help defend the area. It became a site for naval (navy) and air defences, protecting the coast.
After the War: A Place for Visitors
After World War II ended, the caves at Winspit were opened up for people to visit. It became a less well-known place for tourists to explore. However, for safety reasons and to protect bats that live there, many of the caves have recently been closed off to the public.
Winspit in TV Shows and Movies
Winspit's unique look has made it a popular spot for filming TV shows and movies.
- Blake's 7: It was used as a location for a planet called Mecron II in an episode of the science fiction show Blake's 7 called "Games."
- Doctor Who: The quarry appeared in two different Doctor Who stories.
- First, it was seen in "The Underwater Menace."
- Later, it was used to represent the planet Skaro in the story "Destiny of the Daleks." For this episode, an old stone cottage and two other ruined buildings at the quarry were made to look like the outside of the abandoned Dalek city and old Kaled Bunkers.
- John Carter: In 2012, the Disney film John Carter used Winspit as the setting for a scene called the "Orkney Dig."
Images for kids
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Winspit Cove
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Inside a gallery
