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Statue of Hans Sloane

Portland Stone: Whitbed

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Upper Jurassic

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone.
Fossils
Oyster shell fragments
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Jurassic
Quarry Location
Isle of Portland, Dorset, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Sloane Square
Address
Duke of York Square SW1
Building architect
Simon Smith
Date of build
2007
Statue of Hans Sloane — Portland Stone: Whitbed
Portland Stone: Whitbed at Statue of Hans Sloane
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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