Church Ope Cove Pirates Graveyard history
St Andrews church is the ruined remains of the first church on Portland and is located above Church Ope Cove. The church is more commonly known as the Church Ope Cove pirates graveyard due to one of the surviving monuments - a chest tomb having a skull and crossbones symbol on it, however for the age of the tombstone, this was a common symbol of death and is unlikely to be that of a pirate. The picture here is of the surviving bell tower archway, the archway is the best surviving remain of St Andrews church which through the centuries has been destroyed by landslips and French invading pirates.
Where to find Church Ope Cove Pirates graveyard
Church Ope Cove pirates graveyard can be found by following the footpath past Portland museum to church Ope Cove, once at the viewing point above the cove, follow the steps down towards the beach and you will see the sign to St Andrews church, follow the steps up and you will find yourself in the Church Ope Cove pirates graveyard!
Church Ope Cove Parking
Church Ope can be found as you drive from Easton Square down towards
Portland Bill on the left hand side. There is on street parking from which a short walk will take you down a little alleyway with the remains of Rufus castle high above you. Here you will find the beautiful Church Ope Cove viewing point. From here you can either follow the coastal path to the left or walk down the steps to the beach itself. The 'Pirates Graveyard' is located about halfway down.
More about Church Ope Cove
Church Ope Cove Pirates graveyard is one of Church Ope Coves hidden secrets but this is a wonderful place to visit for a walk, a picnic or just a place to enjoy the peace and quiet. Click
here to read more about Church Ope Cove.
