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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. |
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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. |