carstone

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Scope note
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.
carstone
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024