Bath stone

British  

noun

1. a kind of limestone used as a building material, esp at Bath in England

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Bath stone

The creamy surface is crushed Bath stone, often used even in brick towns for important public buildings.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 6, 2012

Berne is chiefly built of a whitish stone, like Bath stone, and has flagged walks arched over, like Chester.

From The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 1 by Hare, Augustus J. C.

St. Dionis' Church is a noticeable object, built of red brick, with Bath stone dressings.

From Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney The Fascination of London by Besant, Walter, Sir

The building is faced with Suffolk brick and Bath stone.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 551, June 9, 1832 by Various

This spire was, in fact, a narrowing octagon, its sides hung with slate, its eight ridges faced with Bath stone, and edged from top to bottom with ornamental crockets.

From The Adventures of Harry Revel by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir