Jordans Whitbed

Quarry Report No. 52: Autumn 2008
Jordans Quarry, Portland

Maximum Block Sizes
Overall Size              2.30m³
Length                      2.60m
Bed Height                1.50m
Average Block Sizes
Overall Size              0.85m³
Length                      1.25m
Bed Height                0.78m
Availability
Current Availability
(0-3 months)            100 - 250m³
Future Availability
(3-12 months)          750 - 1500m³
Description
Shell Content
Typical/Clean Whitbed Predominantly grey with some white shell fragments. A mixture of large and small shells.
Shell Distribution
The shells are randomly distributed with bedding being predominantly horizontal. The larger shells are often towards the bottom of the stone.
Texture
This Whitbed has a fine texture with relatively few shell voids.
Colour
Typical Portland colour, creamy/white.