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Jewel Tower

Reigate Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Lower Cretaceous

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Location of Geological Feature
Rubble masonry. A wide variety of stones are used in the Jewel Tower. Ragstone and Reigate Stone are the most common, but Caen Stone and hard Chalk (Clunch) are also used here.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Lower Cretaceous
Quarry Location
North Downs, Surrey, England, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Westminster
Address
Abingdon Street SW1P 3JX
Jewel Tower — Reigate Stone
Reigate Stone at Jewel Tower
Reigate Stone at Jewel Tower (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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