10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PURBECK STONE»
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Purbeck stone in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Purbeck stone and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Reports from Commissioners
2,782 0 4 46 7 4 Setting large arches, &c. to boundary wall - - - - . - 2,513 0 4 41
17 8 Setting stone steps to meter tower 108 0 4 1 16 0 Setting 6-inch paving to
gallery of meter tower - 210 0 4 3 10 0 Dressing old Purbeck stone (taken from ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1871
2
Purbeck Shop: A Stoneworker's Story of
Stone
In the late seventeenth century, after the Great Fire, Purbeck stone was used
extensively for paving; e. g. the squared setts forming the paving at King's Bench
Walk date from 1 68o. But it was during the eighteenth century that this excellent
...
3
Stone: Building
Stone, Rock Fill and Armourstone in Construction
1t should be noted that some individual quarries produce more than one variety
of stone (e.g. the various Ancaster stones in Lincolnshire). Conversely, one
variety of stone can be produced by several different quarries (e.g. the Purbeck
stone ...
The article concluded as follows : — " Originally the nave was entirely
constructed of stone, and several kinds were employed ; among others were
distinguished Purbeck stone, Kentish rag, freestone, &c. The Purbeck stone was
used in the ...
5
Slow Dorset: Local, Characterful Guides to Britain's Special ...
The area between Swanage and St Aldhelm's Head is known for its Purbeck
stone quarries and the coast here has an irrepressible bleakness. Lulworth Cove
and Durdle Door are, justifiably, both tourist magnets and very busy in the
summer ...
6
The Annals of Philosophy
122) the thin layers with shells in a clay (the weald clay), in Sandown Bay, called
Platten, respecting which I observe, that “ they muchresemble Purbeck stone, but
the shells are larger.” It must be obvious, that by this I mean only that the two ...
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Outlines of mineralogy, geology, and mineral analysis
The Purbeck stone consists chiefly of shells (principally the helix vivipara), partly
whole and partly in a state of comminution, imbedded in a calcareous cement,
which is sometimes very pure and crystallized, and sometimes in a state ...
122) the thin layers with shells in a clay (the weald clay), in Sandown Bay, called
Platten, respecting which 1 observe, that " they much resemble Purbeck stone,
but the shells are larger." It must be obvious, that by this 1 mean only that the two
...
Richard Phillips, Edward William Brayley, 1825
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Observations on Some of the Strata Between the Chalk and the ...
P elongata. Peverell Point. Abundant in the uppermost beds of the Purbeck stone
, with much green matter. Durlstone Bay, with Cyclas media. P Susseriensis. Pl.
XX. f. 6. Peverell Point; in splintery limestone, with disseminated calcareous spar.
William Henry Fitton, 1836
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Transactions of the Geological Society of London
Abundant in the uppermost beds of the Purbeck stone, with much green matter.
Durlstone Bay, with Cyclas media. P Sussexiensis. PI. XX. f. 6. Peverell Point ; in
splintery limestone, with disseminated calcareous spar. Durlstone Bay.
Geological Society of London, 1836
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PURBECK STONE»
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Have your say on where new waste facilities could be located
Residents are also being asked what they think of sites to be allocated for quarrying sand, gravel, Purbeck Stone, Portland Stone and ball clay. Cllr Colin ... «Bournemouth Echo, Jul 15»
Dorset residents asked for opinions on rubbish disposal
Residents are also being asked what they think of sites to be allocated for quarrying sand, gravel, Purbeck Stone, Portland Stone and ball clay. Cllr Colin ... «Bournemouth Echo, Jul 15»
Dorset residents views sought on waste services
Residents are also being asked what they think of sites to be allocated for quarrying sand, gravel, Purbeck Stone, Portland Stone and ball clay. «Western Gazette, Jul 15»
Have your say on the county's future plans for minerals and waste
Residents are also being asked what they think of sites to be allocated for quarrying sand, gravel, Purbeck Stone, Portland Stone and ball clay. The construction ... «Dorset Newsroom, Jul 15»
Memorial stone for victims of Cordite factory explosion is unveiled
The Purbeck stone memorial was unveiled close to the exact spot where ... "The memorial came about because there was a stone somewhere on the estate that ... «Bournemouth Echo, Jun 15»
Memorial stone for Margaret Green Animal Rescue's founder
The Purbeck Stone memorial has been placed at the charity's Church Knowle ... The stone memorial also mentions 'Angel', a rescued horse who passed away ... «Bournemouth Echo, Jun 15»
This is how great gardens are created
When the idea for The Retreat came together, this Purbeck stone was the natural choice: it resonates with me, and because of that, it starts to develop a ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
Fifty shades of gray? That's just the beginning
Purbeck Stone is a relaxed shade that can be used to create a space where you can just “be” said Sarah Cole, the company director. She puts Ammonite in the ... «San Antonio Express-News, Feb 15»
West Lulworth new village school design criticised
Resident Nicholas Cole said the scheme resembled a DIY store and did not comply with rules for buildings to be faced with Purbeck stone and render. «BBC News, Oct 14»
Sarah Cole on paint tips and color trends | Home Front
If you'd prefer colours that tone in with those on your walls try Ammonite or Purbeck Stone, or Mole's Breath is another great alternative. It's slightly darker but will ... «Washington Post, Jun 14»
