Thesaurus Term/Concept: PURBECK STONE
| Identifier | 98131 |
|---|---|
| Class | MAIN BUILDING MATERIALS |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | Collective name for the oolitic limestone quarried in the Isle of Purbeck region, geologically classified into two main groups. Firstly, a fine grained whitish variety, Purbeck Portland, secondly a fossil-rich cream/gold to grey variety, Swanage Stone etc |