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Caxton House

Portland Stone Roach

  • Sedimentary
  • Bioclastic oolitic limestone
  • Upper Jurassic

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Location of Geological Feature
The whole building is clad with algal reefal limestone, an unusual variety of Portland Stone.
Fossils
Solenopora Algae, Trigonid bivalves & oysters
Rock Type
Bioclastic oolitic limestone
Geological Age
Upper Jurassic
Quarry Location
Isle of Portland, Dorset, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
St James's Park
Address
Caxton House, Tothill Street SW1H 9NA
Building architect
Chapman Taylor Partnership
Date of build
1979
Caxton House — Portland Stone Roach
Portland Stone Roach at Caxton House
Portland Stone Roach at Caxton House (detail 2)
Portland Stone Roach at Caxton House (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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