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Architecture and Landscaping: Portland
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Type of white oölitic limestone from Portland, Dorset, often quarried to provide the ashlar façades of public buildings from the time of Wren. Portland cement, which is made from chalk or limestone and clay, has a light grey colour, is classed as an artificial hydraulic cement, and was invented in c.1821. It is very strong and can be used under water.

Bibliography

  • Gwilt (1903)
  • W.Mckay (1957)
  • Nicholson (1835)
  • W.Papworth (1852)

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Portland, town (1991 pop. 12,945), Dorset, S England. It is on the Isle of Portland, a small rocky peninsula. Portland stone has been used in St. Paul's Cathedral and other important London buildings. Lobsters and crabs are harvested. There is a naval base in Portland harbor.

 
 

 

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