Jordans Basebed

Quarry Report No. 50: Spring 2008
Jordans Quarry, Portland

Maximum Block Sizes
Overall Size              5.11m³
Length                      2.90m
Bed Height                2.10m
Average Block Sizes
Overall Size              0.97m³
Length                      1.02m
Bed Height                1.02m
Availability
Current Availability
(0-3 months)            100 - 250m³
Future Availability
(3-12 months)         750 - 1500m³
Description
Shell Content
Some small grey shell fragments, but almost a ‘shell free' Basebed. The cleanest stone we have ever produced.
Shell Distribution
The shell fragments are evenly distributed across the stone.
Texture
Very tight texture making it ideal for fine carvings & mouldings as well as detailed masonry & cladding
Colour
Typical Portland colour, creamy/white.