Beer Sandstone | |
Reference | D10 |
NAME | Beer |
TYPE | Sandstone |
GEOLOGY | Triassic |
COUNTY | Devon |
COLOUR | Predominantly pale yellow, cream or grey, with some orange and pink variations. |
TEXTURE | Fine to medium-grained sandstone with some thin, shale partings. |
BLOCK SIZE LXBXH (mm) | |
SUITABILITY | Walling,cladding,paving |
USES (1) | Exeter Cathedral |
USES (2) | Castle Drogo |
USES (3) | Buckfast Abbey |
USES (4) | The National Theatre – London |
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