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Portsmouth Sea Defences

Limestone

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  • Limestone
  • Cretaceous

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Just found Limestone in Portsmouth Sea Defences.

Cretaceous limestone, quarried at Isle of Wight (?). Nearest stop: Portsmouth Harbour.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3660-portsmouth-sea-defences/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used to construct the Sea Defences at Southsea.
Fossils
Dinosaur (Theropod) footprints
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Isle of Wight (?)
Category
Fossil
Nearest station
Portsmouth Harbour
Portsmouth Sea Defences — Limestone
    Entry submitted by Rory Stuart

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  • Haslemere Post OfficeBargate Stone44 km

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