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Beer Stone

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Usage

General Comments:

One of the most widely used of the chalk limestones having a fine pore structure which makes it particularly suitable for carving. It is well suited for interior work, but should be avoided for exteriors in large towns.

Known Usage: Exeter Cathedral: Interior Walls,
Emmanuel College, Cambridge: String course,
Houses of Parliament, St Stephen's Crypt, London: Walls,
Sidmouth Church Tower, Devon,
Seaton Roman Villa, Devon: Wall Quoins of Bath House,
Seaton Roman Villa, Devon: Flue Linings of Bath House,
Axminster Church, Devon: Doorway,
Exeter Cathedral: Stone Image Screen,
Exeter Cathedral: Walls,
Exeter Cathedral: Vaults,
St Andrew's Church, Charmouth, Devon,
The Guildhall, Exeter: Facade,
Exeter Cathedral: Tomb,
Seaton Roman Villa, Devon: Pilas of Bath House.