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Henry Budd Memorial

Portland Stone: Whitbed

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Upper Jurassic

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Location of Geological Feature
The super-structure of the memorial is recorded as Portland Stone, but I am suspicious that some elements may be in Coade Stone. Because the monument is surrounded by railings, it is not possible to examine this at close quarters.
Fossils
Oyster shell fragments
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Jurassic
Quarry Location
Isle of Portland, Dorset, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Brixton
Address
St Matthew's Garden SW2
Building architect
R. Day
Date of build
1825
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Henry Budd Memorial — Portland Stone: Whitbed
Portland Stone: Whitbed at Henry Budd Memorial
Portland Stone: Whitbed at Henry Budd Memorial (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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