A public record of the stone in your built environmentExplore the mapBrowse all locationsFor researchersAbout the project
Submit a location

Now extended for the rest of the UK

HomeExplore the mapBrowse A–Z: I

Imperial War Museum

Portland Stone: Whitbed

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Upper Jurassic

Location Details

Back to Map

Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for steps, columns and dome.
Fossils
Oyster shell fragments
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Jurassic
Quarry Location
Isle of Portland, Dorset, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Lambeth North
Address
Lambeth Road SE1 6HZ
Imperial War Museum — Portland Stone: Whitbed
Portland Stone: Whitbed at Imperial War Museum
Portland Stone: Whitbed at Imperial War Museum (detail 2)
Portland Stone: Whitbed at Imperial War Museum (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.