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Preferred term

Carrstone  

Definition

  • A coarse, pebbly, or gritty rock found in certain areas of southern and eastern England; it contains a great deal of iron oxide and is therefore always some shade of brown; it hardens upon exposure but it does not weather well and is not considered a good building stone [AAT]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Carstone
  • Gingerbread stone
  • Iron sandstone, carrstone
  • Sandstone, iron, carrstone

Notation

  • 120845

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-K2QV51WV-M

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