Portland stone
Portland is heavily quarried for its famous Portland stone. At Portland Bill evidence of quarrying is visible right by the sea. The very rusty crane must once have been used to load small ships with stone, but is now used to hoist boats out of the water. Partly buried rails still poked out of the eroded ground leading to this quay, showing how stone was brought to this point.
Portland stone
Portland is heavily quarried for its famous Portland stone. At Portland Bill evidence of quarrying is visible right by the sea. The very rusty crane must once have been used to load small ships with stone, but is now used to hoist boats out of the water. Partly buried rails still poked out of the eroded ground leading to this quay, showing how stone was brought to this point.