Traditional county: Dorset · Region: South West
Explore Chiswell, Dorset with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Chiswell map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Chiswell |
| Traditional County | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.560452 |
| Longitude | -2.448358 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Chiswell presents a charming, rugged face to the sea, a testament to its enduring connection with the coastal landscape. It lies 0.5 km west-north-west of Fortuneswell (from Fortuneswell: bearing 290°T, OS grid SY 683 735). Historically, Chiswell's fortunes were intrinsically linked to the sea, with fishing and maritime activities forming the backbone of its economy for centuries. The distinctive geology of the area, characterised by dramatic cliffs and sheltered coves, has shaped its development and continues to draw visitors. While not a large settlement, Chiswell possesses a unique character, reflecting the resilience of communities that have thrived in such exposed and beautiful surroundings. The proximity to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, further enhances Chiswell's appeal, offering access to breathtaking scenery and geological wonders.
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Explore Chiswell, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.560452, -2.448358. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |