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The Spires

Portland Stone: Whitbed

  • Sedimentary
  • Oolitic Limestone
  • Jurassic

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for the dedicatory plaques on each spire.
Fossils
Oyster shell fragments
Rock Type
Oolitic Limestone
Geological Age
Jurassic
Quarry Location
Isle of Portland, Dorset, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
High Barnet
Address
111, High Street EN5 5XY
Date of build
1891
The Spires — Portland Stone: Whitbed
Portland Stone: Whitbed at The Spires
Portland Stone: Whitbed at The Spires (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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