Spyway
Spyway is an isolated property in the parish of
National Trust. It is located on the route of the Priest's Way
. It is notable for having 140 million-year old dinosaur footprints.
Dinosaur footprints
The footprints were made by
sauropods 140 million years ago.[1] They were discovered by quarrymen Kevin Keates and Trev Haysom in 1997.[2] There are over 100 prints, which suggests that it was the location of a watering hole.[2] The National Trust opened Spyway to the public in 2016.[2]
Other features
Spyway Barn, a
Grade II listed early 19th-century barn,[3] which was acquired by the National Trust in the 1990s, is used as a display room.[4] The name Spyway refers to the smuggling activities that used to take place at this location, and Spyway Barn was used to store smuggled goods.[4] [5] The National Trust also own an adjacent cottage, Spyway Cottage, which is available for holiday rentals.[6]
References
- ^ "UK Fossils: Keates Quarry". 3 March 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ a b c "Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Spyway". Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "Historic England List Entry 1323406". Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ a b "National Trust: Scratch Arse Ware and Dancing Ledge Walk". Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "Langton Matravers Parish Council: Priest's Way". Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "National Trust Holidays: Spyway". Retrieved 11 September 2021.