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Hampton Court Palace

Portland Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Upper Jurassic

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Location of Geological Feature
Clock Court Colonnade to William & Mary's State Apartments.
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Jurassic
Quarry Location
Isle of Portland, Dorset, England
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Hampton Court
Address
Hampton Court Way KT8 9AU
Building architect
Christopher Wren
Date of build
1689 and later
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Stone identified by Howard Anderson.
Hampton Court Palace — Portland Stone
Portland Stone at Hampton Court Palace
Portland Stone at Hampton Court Palace (detail 2)
Portland Stone at Hampton Court Palace (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Howard Anderson

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