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Merchant Venturers Almshouses

Algal Limestone

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Lower Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
There are a few pieces of white, algal limestone within the rubble masonry of the King's Street facade of this building.
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Lower Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Bristol, Avon, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Bristol Temple Meads
Address
99, High Street BS1 4DT
Date of build
1699
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Merchant Venturers Almshouses — Algal Limestone
Algal Limestone at Merchant Venturers Almshouses
Algal Limestone at Merchant Venturers Almshouses (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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