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Chiswell, Dorset

Chiswell (once known as Chesil or Chesilton) is a small fishing village at the southern end of Chesil Beach, in Underhill, on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, and is the oldest settlement on the island. The small bay at Chiswell is called Chesil Cove. The village is within the council area of Dorset.

Primary Name(s): Chiswell
Variant Name(s):  Chesil (Historic)   Chesilton (Historic)
Place Type: Village
Historic County: Dorset
Island: Isle of Portland
Lat, Long: 50.560452,-2.4483576
Grid Reference: SY 6833 7350
Civil Parish: Portland CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN289147

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Chiswell,_Dorset_289147
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13127074