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THE OLD WITHY BED
The Old Withy Bed below the pond was landscaped and planted in 1980 in memory of Percy Wallace BEM.
Population Data for Worth Matravers, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
| | 1831 | | | | | | | 1921 | 250 | |  | | | | 1931 | 388 | | | | 55.2% | | 1951 | 647 | | | | 66.75% | | 1961 | 580 | | | | -10.36% | | 1971 | 580 | | | | 0% | | 1981 | 520 | | | | -10.34% | | 1991 | 600 | | | | 15.38% | | 2001 | | | | | |
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To the south (Winspit and West Man) and southeast (East Man) of the village, the slopes of the valley carry the remains of prehistoric strip lynchets.
Purbeck stone was quarried from the sea cliffs at Winspit a mile to the south of the village. There are many disused quarries, often referred to as 'caves', and spoil heaps at Winspit. The memory of the quarrying activities which, with farming, were the main occupation of the villagers is perpetuated in the name of the village public house, the 'Square and Compass', although only three working quarries now exist in the vicinity; at Coombe Bottom to the north of the village; at St Aldelm's Head and at Acton.
The parish church is dedicated to St Nichaolas of Myra, the patron saint of sailors.
Inside the porch of the church stands a monumental slab of local Purbeck stone which was unearthed by Ted Miller during ploughing approx. 402 mtres NNE of St Aldhelm's Chapel on nearby St Aldelm's Head. The slab covered the body of a woman aged between 30 and 40 years who lived in the area in the late 13th century. It bears an ornamental 'Celtic cross' design which is similar to to that found on the small coffin lid set into the floor of the church near the altar.
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BENJAMIN JESTY
& THE FIRST RECORDED INNOCULATION
Benjamin Jesty, a
Yetminster (in north-west Dorset) farmer,
noticed that dairy maids who had caught cowpox did not catch the killer
small-pox and innoculated his family with cowpox as a preventative measure using a needle to scratch the
skin. The experiment was performed long before Jenner attempted it but, Jenner being a doctor, the latter
is remembered for the first innoclution by posterity. Jesty's experiment might have been lost to us for
ever if it were not for the fact that his wife Elizabeth grew very sick as a result and almost died.
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The Jesty's later moved to Worth Matravers on the
Isle of Purbeck
and both Benjamin and his wife lie side-by-side in the churchyard there.
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There is parking for only a few cars at the northern end of the village green but there is a large car park on the northern edge of the village (off the Kingston road) with toilet facilities. Charges are very reasonable at £1 for up to 24 hours - payable at the 'honesty box' at the entrance to the car park - proceeds are used towards the upkeep of the car park and the parish. The surface of the car park is composed of rammed stone and can get quite muddy in wet weather.
A map with various information is displayed near the entrance to the car park.
Square & Compass
Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3LF tel: 01929 439229
Worth Hill Observatory
| Worth Hill Observatory is a privately owned observatory on the Isle of Purbeck on the Dorset Coast with dark skies and an excellent horizon open to school parties and group visits. |
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Charges: �4.00 /adult �2.00 /child (Minimum charge for small groups: �10.00/person/hr)
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| | | TOWNS & VILLAGES | | Church Knowle
Isle of Purbeck,
Dorset, England | 5.7 km NE | | Corfe Castle
Dorset, England | 4 km NE | | East Creech
Dorset, England | 6.7 km NE | | Harmans Cross
Dorset, England | 2.9 km NW | | Kimmeridge
Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England | 6.2 km NE | | Kingston
Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England | 2.8 km NE | | Langton Matravers
Dorset, England | 2.9 km NW | | Swanage
Isle of Purbeck, Dorset,
England | 5 km NW | | Acton
Isle of
Purbeck, Dorset, England | 1.6 km NW | | | | | OTHER PLACES | | Dunshay Manor
Isle of
Purbeck, Dorset, England
Benjamin Jesty who performed
the first innoculation against smallpox, years before Jenner, farmed here | 2.3 km NE | | St Aldhelms Chapel
St
Aldhelms Head, Isle Of Purbeck, Dorset, England | 2.5 km SW | | St Georges Close
Langton Matravers, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
Here you can enjoy the heritage of purbeck stone with displays of worked stone, tools and photographs, old pictures and displays of fossils, with authentic reconstruction of underground quarry working and capstan. | 2.9 km NE | | Ken Wollaston
Corfe castle Museum, West Street, Corfe Castle, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
The museum is on the ground floor of the smallest Town Hall in England. Items on display include set of dinosaur footprints, local archaeological finds, domestic and commercial appliances, photographs and a copy of the old town mace. The Town Hall can a | 4 km NW | | Corfe
Castle
Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England
Slighted by the Roundheads after the Civil War, the remains of the huge castle
still dominate the area | 4.9 km NW | |
This historic museum shows reconstructions of a period grocers shop, stone quarrying, Lloyds Dispensing Chemist and also has displays of maritime models. There is also a local studies centre which provides source material for local or family research. The | 5 km NE | | Agglestone. Isle of Purbeck
Dorset, England
The
strange ironstone rock within walking distance of Studland, formed by erosion of
the softer rocks around it, has been the subject of several legends. | 7.1 km NE | | | | | Hotels | | Havenhurst Hotel
3 Cranborne Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1EA | | 5.5 km NW | | Purbeck House Hotel
91 High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2LZ | | 5.5 km NW | | Purbeck Lodge
Kings Rd East, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1ES | | 5.6 km NW | | Sandringham Hotel
20 Durlston Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2HX | | 5.7 km NW | | White Lodge Hotel
18 Grosvenor Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2DD | | 5.7 km NW | | Tower Lodge Hotel
17 Ulwell Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LF | | 6 km NW | | Castleton Hotel
1 Highcliffe Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LW | | 6 km NW | | Grand Hotel
Burlington Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LU | | 6 km NW | | Eversden Hotel
5 Victoria Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LY | | 6.1 km NW | | Horseshoe House Hotel
9 Cliff Avenue, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LX | | 6.1 km NW | | Pines Hotel Swanage
Burlington Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LT | | 6.2 km NW | | Fairfields Hotel
Swanage Rd, Studland, Dorset BH19 3AE | | 7.5 km NW | | Knoll House Hotel
Studland, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3AH | | 7.9 km NW | | The Bankes Arms Hotel & Country Inn
Manor Rd, Studland, Dorset BH19 3AU | | 8 km NW | | Manor House Hotel
Manor Rd, Studland, Dorset BH19 3AU | | 8 km NW | | | | | Public Houses | | Square & Compass
Worth Matravers, Dorset BH19 3LF | | 0.1 km N | | The King`s Arms
27 High St, Langton Matravers, Dorset BH19 3HA | | 2.6 km NW | | The Ship Inn
Langton Matravers, Dorset BH19 3EU | | 3 km NW | | The Royal Oak
417 High St, Herston, Dorset BH19 2NR | | 4.1 km NW | | The Globe Inn
3 Bell St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2RY | | 4.3 km NW | | The Black Swan Inn
159 High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2NE | | 5.2 km NW | | The Red Lion
63 High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2LY | | 5.5 km NW | | The Village Inn
Ulwell, Dorset BH19 3DG | | 5.6 km NW | | The White Swan
The Square, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2LJ | | 5.7 km NW | | Anchor Inn
30 High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2NU | | 5.7 km NW | | Purbeck Hotel
19 High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2LP | | 5.8 km NW | | The Ship
23a High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2LR | | 5.8 km NW | | The Peveril Inn
1 High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2LN | | 5.8 km NW | | White Horse Inn
11 High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2LP | | 5.8 km NW | | The Crows Nest Inn
11 Ulwell Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LE | | 5.9 km NW | | | | | Restaurants | | Golden Bengal
343-345 High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2NW | | 4.4 km NW | | Mama`s Cuisine
37 Station Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1AD | | 5.6 km NW | | Ulwell Cottage
Ulwell, Dorset BH19 3DG | | 5.6 km NW | | Wimpy Restaurant
5 Institute Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1BT | | 5.7 km NW | | Beavers Bistro
14 Institute Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1BX | | 5.7 km NW | | Parade Fish Restaurant
1 The Parade, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1DA | | 5.7 km NW | | Alfies
1 Institute Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1BT | | 5.7 km NW | | The Mowlem Restaurant
The Mowlem, Shore Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1DD | | 5.7 km NW | | Fishermans Catch Restaurant
The Cabin, Shore Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LA | | 5.7 km NW | | Lai Ho Restaurant
15 High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2LP | | 5.8 km NW | | Masala Indian Cuisine
9 High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2LN | | 5.8 km NW | | La Trattoria
12 High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2NT | | 5.8 km NW | | The Cauldron Bistro
5 High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2LN | | 5.8 km NW | | White Lotus
23a High St, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2LR | | 5.8 km NW | | The Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Ferry Rd, Studland, Dorset BH19 3BA | | 10.7 km NW |
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