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Oamaru stone
Some of New Zealand’s most important historic buildings have been built using Oamaru stone. The limestone deposit found near Oamaru is a 40-metre thick layer of pure bryozoan limestone. It is fine grained, strong and durable, even textured and readily cut and shaped.
Rights: Toby Wheatley
Published: 1 October 2012Size: 113.93 KB
