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A yellowish-white calcareous freestone from the Isle of Portland in England, much used in building.
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Natural stone from Portland Bill. There are several grades, the best of which is Whit Bed.
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This is a high quality dimension stone originating from the Isle of Portland in Dorset. It is a strong uniform stone (Jurassic oolite) without internal laminations.
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a yellow limestone from the Isle of Portland, in Great Britain
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Portland stone is limestone from the Jurassic period quarried on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. It is a series of Limestones separated by Chert beds. It has been used extensively throughout the UK, notably in the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire.
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