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Jewel Tower

Kentish Ragstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • 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
Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Kent, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Westminster
Address
Abingdon Street SW1P 3JX
Jewel Tower — Kentish Ragstone
Kentish Ragstone at Jewel Tower
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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