Thesaurus Term/Concept: PORTLAND STONE
| Identifier | 99345 |
|---|---|
| Class | COVERING BUILDING MATERIALS |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | Fine to coarse grained, cream to green/grey coloured oolitic limestone. Quarried since Roman times, it is one of Britain's best building stones, hence its use throughout the country. |