L Imestone Collection (page 18)

Conical limestone hills and Shanghai to Kunming Railway, Guilin, Shuicheng, Guizhou, China, Asia

Karst limestone sceney, Ziyun, Guizhou, China, Asia

Limestone Stone Forest, near Kunming, Yunnan province, China, Asia

Frank Slide, where giant rockfall occurred in 1903, limestone debris fell 400m, Alberta, Canada, North America

Interior of the Gruta do Janelao, a limestone cave passage 100m high, lit through roof window, at Peruacu in Minas Gerais state, Brazil, South America

Eroded coastal limestone outcrops at Nanarup near Albany, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

View from limestone pavement across the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains National Park where the blue haze is caused by eucalyptus oil, near Katoomba, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Eucalyptus oil haze causes the blueness in the view from the limestone pavement across the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Katoomba

Limestone pillars in the Pinnacles Desert, Nambung National Park, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Pinnacles desert limestone pillars, Nambung National Park, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

The desolate landscape of Lac Abbe, dotted with limestone chimneys, Djibouti, Africa

Housesteads Fort
The approach from the east towards the fort of Housteads, perched atop a limestone crag on Hadrians Wall. The fort is very well preserved, and housed an early Roman hospital

Castle Nick Milecastle
Milecastle 39 on Hadrians Wall. Castle Nick built by the legion VI Victrix. The dramtic use of the natural line of crag defense is very striking at this milecastle

Hadrians Wall / Steel Rigg
Hadrians Wall running along the edge of the limestone crags at Steel Rigg near Hexham, west of Housesteads Fort and Crag Lough

Wall at Crag Lough
One of the most famous views of Hadrians Wall is the section which runs atop the limestone crags, west of Crag Lough

Vallum on Hadrians Wall
The fosse ditch of the vallum system at Limestone Bank. The vallum lay behind the main stucture of Hadrians wall, and acted as a people-control structure, not as a defence

West Gate at Housesteads
The Western Gate of Housesteads Fort (Borcovius). This substantially excavated fort is on a dramatic stretch of the wall perched atop limestone crags

Dropping Well / Yorkshire
The Dropping Well, a petrifying spring at Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England. Anything suspended in the water becomes petrified in a coat of limestone

Nofret statue
Painted limestone statue of Nofret(a member of the royal family of the Fourth Dynasty) from a tomb in Meidum, Egypt. When the undisturbed mastaba tomb was discover in 1871 by Albert Daninos

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"Limestone: Nature's Timeless Masterpiece" From the majestic Malham Cove in Yorkshire Dales to the breathtaking Durdle Door in Dorset, limestone formations grace the landscapes of England and beyond. These ancient rocks, formed over millions of years, hold stories etched into their very core. In Gordale Scar, within Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, nature has sculpted a dramatic gorge that leaves visitors in awe. Meanwhile, Marsden Rock stands tall as a testament to the enduring power of limestone against crashing waves. But it is not just grandeur that limestone offers; it also nurtures life. A resilient tree grows through the cracks of White Scars in Ingleton, providing shade and shelter for creatures big and small. And on an early map of Lyme Regis' coast from 1720 lies evidence of how this rock shaped human settlements throughout history. Across continents at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania or Stackpole Quay in Pembrokeshire South Wales - both bear witness to limestone's versatility and durability as building material. Not far away stands Great Orme where feral Kashmir Goats find solace atop limestone headlands overlooking picturesque coastlines and towns. Their presence adds charm to these already stunning vistas. Limestone even played a role in fortifications like Clitheroe Castle's motte-and-bailey structure perched upon an outcrop - showcasing its strength as a foundation for defense. Beyond natural wonders and historical landmarks lie unexpected connections – Yankee Stadium itself built with concrete made from crushed limestone. Lastly, we cannot forget Porthgain lime workings which once thrived along Pembrokeshire's West Wales coastline - reminding us how humans have harnessed this resource for centuries. So next time you encounter limestone – whether admiring its beauty or benefiting from its practical uses – take a moment to appreciate this remarkable rock that holds secrets spanning millennia.