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Compton Verney Boulder

Portland Stone: Whitbed

  • Sedimentary
  • Oolitic Limestone
  • Upper Jurassic

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Location of Geological Feature
The boulder was brought to Compton Verney, both as a piece of landart and for rock climbing.
Fossils
Oyster shell fragments, Solenopora algae
Rock Type
Oolitic Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Jurassic
Quarry Location
Isle of Portland, Dorset, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Address
Compton Verney CV35 9HJ
Building architect
John Frankland
Date of build
2001
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Compton Verney Boulder — Portland Stone: Whitbed
Portland Stone: Whitbed at Compton Verney Boulder
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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