United Kingdom

Spyway

Dinosaur footprints site in Dorset, United Kingdom

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Spyway is an isolated property in the parish of Worth Matravers in Dorset and is owned by the National Trust. It is located on the route of the Priest's Way. It is notable for having 140 million-year old dinosaur footprints.

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Footprints formed

140 million years ago

Spyway Barn acquired by National Trust

1990s

Footprints discovered

1997

Opened to the public

2016

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United Kingdom

Coordinates

50.60° N, -2.02° E