Tilly Whim Caves
| Tilly Whim Caves | |
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Tilly Whim quarry and caves, from the coast path | |
Map showing location of Tilly Whim Caves in Dorset. | |
| Location | Durlston Country Park, 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Swanage, on the Isle of Purbeck, in Dorset, southern England |
| Coordinates | 50°35′33″N 1°57′27″W / 50.592511°N 1.957519°W |
| Geology | Mesozoic Limestone |
| Entrances | 1 |
| Access | Closed to the public |
Tilly Whim Caves consists of three stone quarries in Durlston Country Park, 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Swanage, on the Isle of Purbeck, in Dorset, southern England. The Tilly Whim Caves are a part of the Jurassic Coast.
The name "Tilly Whim" may have been derived from a former quarryman, George Tilly, and the type of primitive wooden crane used at the time, known as a "whim", also called a derrick or gibbet. However, Tilly Whim lies at the southern end of the Manor of Eightholds and there is a common field called Tilly Mead at the northern end of the estate.