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Man o' War Cove is a small shingle beach on the Dorset coast of southern England, within the Jurassic Coast landscape. The beach is sheltered by the offshore Man o' War Rocks, while nearby cliffs and arches expose the folded and faulted sedimentary rocks of the coast. The inlet is mainly of interest to walkers, geologists, and visitors exploring the coastal landforms around Lulworth and Durdle Door.
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Where is Man o' War Cove?
Man o' War Cove is on the Dorset coast of southern England within the Jurassic Coast landscape. It is a small shingle beach sheltered by the offshore Man o' War Rocks.
Why is the beach called Man o' War Cove?
The name comes from the offshore Man o' War Rocks that shelter the inlet. Those rocks are a defining feature of the view from the shingle beach.
What geology can be seen around Man o' War Cove?
Nearby cliffs and arches expose folded and faulted sedimentary rocks. The cove is therefore part of the same important geological coastline as other sites on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
Is Man o' War Cove a sandy beach?
It is primarily a shingle beach rather than a fine-sand beach. Its sheltered position behind the Man o' War Rocks gives it a distinct appearance on the Dorset coast.
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