Independent Basebed

Quarry Report No. 46: Spring 2007
Independent Quarry & Mine, Portland
Stock
Maximum Block Sizes
Overall Size              7.83m³
Length                      5.00m
Bed Height                2.00m
Average Block Sizes
Overall Size              1.57m³
Length                      1.77m
Bed Height                1.10m
Availability
Current Availability
(0-3 months)            50-100m³
Future Availability
(3-12 months)          Nil
Description
Shell Content
Clean Basebed - Small grey shell fragments.
Shell Distribution
The shell fragments are evenly distributed across the stone. Some areas in the quarry have yielded cross bedding.
Texture
Very tight texture making it ideal for fine carvings & mouldings as well as detailed masonry & cladding.
Colour
Typical Portland colour, creamy/white.