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Rear Admiral Beaufort's Grave

Portland Stone: Whitbed

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Upper Jurassic

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Location of Geological Feature
Main stone used in the sarcophagus. Admiral Beaufort developed the 'Beaufort Scale' for measuring wind strength.
Fossils
Oyster shell fragments, Solenopora algae
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Jurassic
Quarry Location
Isle of Portland, Dorset, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Hackney Central
Address
Walled Garden Walk E8
Date of build
1850s
Rear Admiral Beaufort's Grave — Portland Stone: Whitbed
Portland Stone: Whitbed at Rear Admiral Beaufort's Grave
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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