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The Geological Society of London

Portland Stone: Whitbed

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Upper Jurassic

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone.
Fossils
Oyster shell fragments
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Jurassic
Quarry Location
Isle of Portland, Dorset, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Piccadilly Circus
Address
Burlington House, Piccadilly W1J 0BD
The Geological Society of London — Portland Stone: Whitbed
Portland Stone: Whitbed at The Geological Society of London
Portland Stone: Whitbed at The Geological Society of London (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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