Acton, Dorset
| Acton | |
|---|---|
Acton and Piles of Purbeck Stone | |
Acton Location within Dorset | |
| OS grid reference | SY988784 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SWANAGE |
| Postcode district | BH19 |
| Dialling code | 01929 |
| Police | Dorset |
| Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Acton is a hamlet in the parish of Langton Matravers, on the Isle of Purbeck, in the county of Dorset in the south of England.
Acton was built as living quarters for the quarrymen working at the local quarries. Quarrying still takes place in the settlement today, with the Bonfield family (currently H F Bonfield & Son of Blacklands Quarry) having quarried in the area since 1651. The Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre is located near the hamlet, a small charitable trust that supports the sharing of skills and the advancement of knowledge associated with Purbeck Stone.
In addition to the quarrying activities, the settlement has a high proportion of holiday rental properties and second homes.