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Wimborne Minster Sundial

Chilmark Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Upper Jurassic

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Location of Geological Feature
The dial of the sundial is made from a slab of Chilmark stone, which weathers slightly pink in this instance. Blocks of Chilmark Stone are also found in the fabric of the main building.
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Jurassic
Quarry Location
Vale of Wardour, Wiltshire, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Poole
Address
Wimborne BH21 1HT
Date of build
1676
Find out more
For further information on the Minster stones see Bath, P. J., Thomas, J., Townson, W. G. & Huff, K., (undated), St. Cuthburga's, Wimborne Minster. Grid Ref: SZ 009 999, Dorset Building Stone.
Wimborne Minster Sundial — Chilmark Stone
Chilmark Stone at Wimborne Minster Sundial
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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