Stone in Archaeology Database


Use Ref: 38 - Westminster Bridge, London

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Description: Cheesewring Granite was used for the piers used in the construction of Westminster Bridge, London (Watson 1911: 19, Ashurst & Dimes 1990: 41)
Stone Used: Cheesewring Granite
Quarry Name: Cheesewring Quarry, Bodmin Moor
Archaeological Period: Post Medieval
Dates (if known): Unknown
County: Greater London (Southern England)
Map Ref: TQ304796
Grid Reference: E: 530445 N: 179695