Jul 27
2025

Portland Jordans Whitbed from Albion Stone company.The British Library, London.

Name of the stone: Portland Jordans Whitbed

Stone type: Portland Stone, Jurassic Limestone

Color: creamy/white, mellowing to an even more elegant grey/white over time

Quarry location: Isle of Portland, Dorset, England

Description of the stone: An Oolitic Limestone with some white fragments of Jurassic specimen (Solenopora). The shells are mainly large thin, clams up to 80mm long, laid parallel to the bedding.

Residential and hotel building Arundel Great Court in Westminster, London. Residential and hotel building Arundel Great Court in Westminster, London.

Peculiarities of the stone: Portland Stone was already quarried and used in Roman times. Since the 11th century, is was THE building material in Southern England, with its varieties serving iconic national sites including St Paul’s Cathedral, the British Museum and the Bank of England in London. Since the 18th century, it has been a success also internationally including the United Nations building in New York City or war graves of the British Empire. It was the initial candidate stone for the Global Heritage Stone register, listing ornamental stones with international relevance.

Application: Cladding, walling, paving and all internal applications.

Finishes: Typically rubbed to a 50 grit or 120 grit.

1, Curzon Street, London.

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BES 6001 to the Excellent standard (only stone in the world to achieve this level), EPD (2024)

Frost resistant: Yes

Portland Jordans Whitbed from Albion Stone.

Company: Albion Stone PLC is a fourth-generation family business. The company prides itself on having a helpful and skilled workforce, as well as modern and traditional manufacturing capabilities. That enables it to produce the highest quality with minimal environmental impact. One of its latest innovations is stone bricks for the “Arch Revival” at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025.
https://www.albionstone.com/

Contact: Ben Lecy
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Phone: +44 1737 771 772

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