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212 locations. Names are filed ignoring a leading “The”.

  • A160
  • B314
  • C436
  • D98
  • E65
  • F114
  • G171
  • H194
  • I38
  • J37
  • K46
  • L173
  • M212
  • N96
  • O73
  • P196
  • Q27
  • R142
  • S752
  • T127
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  1. M&S Victoria StationGrey granite columns adjacent to entrance.Igneous·Granite·near Manchester Victoria
  2. M&S, The PantheonPorchSedimentary·Limestone·near Oxford Circus
  3. M&S, The PantheonGrey blue stone used for wall cladding. This is an unusual metamorphic rock, a peraluminous metapelite; a s…Metamorphic·Migmatite·near Oxford Circus
  4. Mabley GreenGranite boulder which is a piece of sculpture intended for climbing. This is one of the Hackney Boulders (t…Igneous·Granite·near Stratford
  5. MacdonaldsPiers of larvikite flanking the Macdonalds restaurant.Igneous·Monzonite·near Sutton
  6. Machine Gun Corps MemorialPlinth of bronze statue. A very white-weathered stone with sparse fossil shells.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Hyde Park Corner
  7. Machynlleth War MemorialColumns of pink granite. This is possibly Clinterty Granite.Igneous·Granite·near Machynlleth
  8. Machynlleth War MemorialBase of columns. This is probably Cairngall Granite.Igneous·Granite·near Machynlleth
  9. Machynlleth War MemorialMemorial base.Sedimentary·Conglomerate·near Machynlleth
  10. Madoc Yacht ClubMain building stone.Igneous·Sandstone·near Porthmadog
  11. Madog Street WallThe wall directly behind 7 High Street is capped with vein quartz.Igneous·Mineral·near Porthmadog
  12. Magistrates & Coroners CourtUpper part of the main wall cladding facing east behind the main signage for the buildingSedimentary·Sandstone·near Manchester Piccadilly
  13. Magistrates & Coroners CourtsFoundation, base layer of dark rock to the outer walls of the building, below the red sandstone.Igneous·Gabbro·near Manchester Piccadilly
  14. Malaya & Borneo Veteran's MemorialMemorial stone.Igneous·Granite·near Lichfield
  15. Malt & Hops PubRed granite cladding on the facade of the pub.Igneous·Granite·near Totteridge & Whetstone
  16. Manchester CathedralMain building material. Although founded in the 12th Century, all the exterior stone was replaced in the la…Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Manchester Victoria
  17. Manchester CathedralThe building is predominantly built of Lancashire buff to yellow sandstones and primarily Fletcher Bank Gri…Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Manchester Piccadilly
  18. Manchester CenotaphThe memorial is constructed of Portland Stone.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Manchester Piccadilly
  19. Manchester CenotaphCircular paved area surrounding the obelisk.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Manchester Piccadilly
  20. Manchester CenotaphOuter contrasting ring to paved area surrounding the obelisk.Metamorphic·Slate·near Manchester Piccadilly
  21. Manchester CentralExterior cladding stone to the front facade of the Convention Centre.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Manchester Piccadilly
  22. Manchester Central LibraryPillars of the portico and main building stone.Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near Manchester Piccadilly
  23. Manchester Crown CourtCladding at foundation level.Fossil·Limestone·near Manchester Piccadilly
  24. Mandela GardensCladding behind the retaining wall for the garden planters on the East of the Millennium Square across Clav…Igneous·Granite·near Leeds
  25. Manor HouseMain building stone.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Edgware Road (Circle)
  26. Manorbier ChurchA memorial on the south elevation of Manorbier church is made from local "Snowdrop Marble". The memorial is…Sedimentary·Limestone·near Tenby
  27. Manordeifi New ChurchMain building stone. the local grey slates quarried at Cilgerran.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Fishguard Harbour
  28. Manordeifi New ChurchYellow limestone dressings around the door and windows.Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near Fishguard Harbour
  29. Manordeifi Old ChurchMain building stone of this Medieval Church of St David's. Built from locally quarried Cilgerran Slate.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Fishguard Harbour
  30. Manordeifi Old ChurchyardArch-topped grave memorial to Lieutenant Griffiths of Vaynor, with the inscription on a panel of black, fos…Sedimentary·Limestone·near Fishguard Harbour
  31. Mansion HouseStone used for the foundations of the building.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Doncaster
  32. Mansion House StationCladding on building. A coarse grained, sheared, rapakivi granite.Igneous·Granite·near Mansion House
  33. Mantell Gwynedd Volunteering CentreFormerly a fine Victorian Shop, Lake and Co.Igneous·Monzonite·near Bangor
  34. Maple HouseCladdingIgneous·Granite-Charnockite·near Warren Street
  35. Mappin & WebbPillars and cladding around shop windows.Igneous·Granite·near Green Park
  36. Mappin & WebbDisplay window of Mappin & Webb. Beautiful granite with brown matrix and large, well formed pink crystalsIgneous·Granite·near Green Park
  37. Marble ArchMain building stoneSedimentary·Marble·near Marble Arch
  38. Margam Abbey Church War MemorialStone used to construct the memorial.Sedimentary·Limestone (Encrinite)·near Pyle
  39. Margaret Jones's GravestoneMain building stone.Igneous·Granite·near Bangor
  40. Margaret McMillan ParkStone furniture and signage in the park in white graniteIgneous·Granite·near Deptford
  41. Margaret McMillan ParkStone furniture and signage in the park in white graniteIgneous·Granite·near New Cross
  42. Marischal CollegeMain building stone.Igneous·Granite·near Aberdeen
  43. Market Cross & Drinking FountainGrey, peloidal limestone band at the level of the basin on the plinth.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Audley End
  44. Market Cross & Drinking FountainThe water basins are in rather weathered, grey marble.Sedimentary·Marble·near Audley End
  45. Market Cross & Drinking FountainDecorative inlay, just below the sculptural upper part of the cross.Metamorphic·Serpentinite·near Audley End
  46. Market Cross & Drinking FountainBase of the fountain. The lower part of the plinth is constructed from red sandstone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Audley End
  47. Market Cross & Drinking FountainDrum of grey limestone beneath the basins.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Audley End
  48. Market Cross & Drinking FountainCircular base and steps to the cross and fountain.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Audley End
  49. Market Cross & Drinking FountainStone balls at the top of the monument.Igneous·Mineral·near Audley End
  50. Market HallMain building stone.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Bangor
  51. Market SquareKerbstones of megacrystic granite.Igneous·Granite·near Audley End
  52. Marks & Spencer Arndale CentreExterior wall cladding by the main shop entrance facing St Mary's Gate. To the left of the doors at about c…Sedimentary·Limestone·near Manchester Piccadilly
  53. Marks & Spencer'sWall panels at each end of the building.Metamorphic·Metapelite·near Sheffield
  54. Marks & Spencer'sGrey granite cladding on the front of the building.Igneous·Granite·near Leeds
  55. Marks & Spencer, FargateEnd walls at each end of the shop front.Metamorphic·Gneiss·near Sheffield
  56. Marks & SpencersGrey granite cladding.Igneous·Granite·near Cambridge
  57. Marks & SpencersRed granite cladding.Igneous·Granite-Charnockite·near Cambridge
  58. Marks and SpencersCladding on front of building.Igneous·Monzonite·near Lancaster
  59. Marks and SpencersCladding on the front and the side of the building.Igneous·Gabbro·near Preston
  60. The Marquis of GranbyMain building stone.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Westminster
  61. Martha Smith Drinking FountainThe stone used for the pedestal and basins of this ornate, Victorian drinking fountain.Metamorphic·Marble·near Old Street
  62. Martha Smith Drinking FountainColumns supporting the fountain canopy.Igneous·Monzonite·near Old Street
  63. Martin HouseStone used for cladding the building.Igneous·Granite-Charnockite·near Cannon Street
  64. Mary Jane's BarCladding around windows on ground floor.Igneous·Monzonite·near Tower Gateway
  65. Marylebone StationFoundations.Igneous·Granite·near Marylebone LU
  66. Masonic HallWindow surrounds and dressings.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Bangor
  67. Masonic HallMain building stone. This building was formerly Wesleyan Chapel. The hornblende-bearing grey granodiorite i…Igneous·Granodiorite·near Bangor
  68. Masonic MemorialGateposts to the memorial garden.Sedimentary·Calcarenite·near Lichfield
  69. Matchbox BarOnce a victorian shop front, the facade has pillars of granite at each end.Igneous·Granite·near Shoreditch High Street
  70. Matilda Drinking FountainBoulders used in construction of the grotto.Igneous·Granite
  71. Matlock Town Hall ExtensionAll external stonework on the rear extension to the Town Hall.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Matlock
  72. McDonald's, Tottenham Court RoadCladding. This is one of McDonald's signature stones and it is used on many of their cafes.Sedimentary·Travertine·near Warren Street
  73. Media City PiazzaPaving setts. A colourful sandstone with several phases of liesegang banding which give the appearance of w…Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Salford Central
  74. Media City PiazzaGrey paving slabs and setts.Igneous·Diorite·near Salford Central
  75. Media City PiazzaPink-yellow granite paving slabs.Igneous·Granite·near Salford Central
  76. Media City PiazzaBlack paving slabs and setts.Igneous·Basalt·near Deansgate
  77. Media City PiazzaGrey granite paving slabs.Igneous·Granite·near Salford Central
  78. Medieval Masons plaqueStone used for the sculpture.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Glasgow Central
  79. MeHotel StrandCladding on the building uses several varieties of Portland Stone Whitbed. For the most part, this is a fac…Fossil·Oolitic Limestone·near Charing Cross
  80. MeHotel StrandRoofing and coping slates. Look up! Unfortunately these are not at eye level, but the Cambrian Penrhyn Slat…Metamorphic·Slate·near Charing Cross
  81. Melingriffith Railway BridgeThe construction stone of the whole bridge.Sedimentary·Conglomerate·near Llandaff
  82. Memorial Avenue, City of London CemeteryA crescent of Victorian memorials and tombs, most of which are made of Peterhead Granite. This stone was ex…Igneous·Granite·near Manor Park
  83. Memorial Drinking FountainPink granite bollards surrounding the fountain.Igneous·Granite·near Old Street
  84. Memorial Drinking FountainColumn shaft. This is well above eye level and therefore not possible to obtain close-up photographs.Igneous·Granite·near Old Street
  85. Memorial Drinking FountainFountain pedestal and basins.Igneous·Granite·near Old Street
  86. Memorial GardensPaving in the plaza surrounding the War Memorial.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Bangor
  87. Memorial GardensBoulders used for decoration. These include blocks of local stone from Snowdonia, including pieces of ignim…Igneous·Ignimbrite·near Bangor
  88. Memorial Plaque inside Porth MawrStone used for the inscription.Metamorphic·Slate·near Bangor
  89. Memorial to Air Marshall Viscount PortalStone used for the plinth of the bronze statue, an axe-dressed, green slate. Several sources described the…Metamorphic·Slate
  90. Memorial to Denia PalumboStone used for the plinth of the bronze sculpture.Igneous·Monzonite·near Bank
  91. Memorial to Edith CavellStatue of Edith CavellMetamorphic·Marble·near Charing Cross
  92. Memorial to Edith CavellMonument plinth. The photos below are from the axe-dressed granite at the rear of the monument.Igneous·Granite·near Charing Cross
  93. Memorial to General Gordon of KhartoumStone used for the plinth of the bronze statue of Gordon.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Charing Cross
  94. Memorial to GreatheadPlinth to the statue.Fossil·Limestone·near Bank
  95. Memorial to John L. HarperStone used for the memorial.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Bangor
  96. Memorial to Joseph Wright of DerbyGranite plinth on the pavement outside the pub, under the metal sculpture commemorating the artist Joseph W…Igneous·Granite·near Derby
  97. Memorial to Lanning RoperStone used for the letter carved memorial stones. This is a pyroclastc rock. Lanning Roper was the landscap…Sedimentary·Tuff (Sandstone)·near Bank
  98. Memorial to Lord ClydeStone used for plinth. Two facies of Cornish granite are used here; one is a polished small megacrystic gra…Igneous·Granite·near Piccadilly
  99. Memorial to Lord ClydePink granite pillar.Igneous·Granite·near Piccadilly
  100. Memorial to Noor Inayat KhanPlinth to statue.Sedimentary·Slate·near Euston
  101. Memorial to Percy & Eleanor BrandLarge funerary monument, commemorating Percy Edward Brand (1870-1955) and his wife Eleanor (1870-1963).Igneous·Granite·near Barkingside
  102. Memorial to Robert HookeThis is a monument to Robert Hook who was, amongst many other things a geologist. Hook was one of the archi…Sedimentary·Limestone·near Monument
  103. Memorial to the Franklin ExpeditionStone used for plinth.Igneous·Granite·near Piccadilly
  104. Mercer Street HotelBlack, yellow and white veined limestone cladding around the front door.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Leicester Square
  105. Merchant Navy MemorialMain building stoneSedimentary·Limestone·near Blackfriars
  106. Merchant Venturers AlmshousesThere are a few pieces of white, algal limestone within the rubble masonry of the King's Street facade of t…Sedimentary·Limestone·near Bristol Temple Meads
  107. Merchant Venturers AlmshousesRubble masonry on the King's Street facade is predominantly Pennant Sandstone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Bristol Temple Meads
  108. Mercure HotelMain building stone.Igneous·Granite·near Aberdeen
  109. Mermaid Conference CentrePale grey granite cladding the building.Igneous·Granite·near Blackfriars
  110. Mess CaféGranite used for cladding the pillars around the windows.Igneous·Granite·near Hackney Downs
  111. Methodist ChapelExterior sandstone wall with stone blocks alternating with red brick. Also a sandstone door surround and ad…Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Leeds
  112. Metropolis HouseCladding in service and utilities entrances on Windmill StreetMetamorphic·Schist·near Tottenham Court Road
  113. Metropolitan Cattle TroughThe stone used for the main trough and side drinking water fountain.Igneous·Granite·near Highgate
  114. Mickelgate BarMain building stone used for the foundations. This stone was probably reused from Roman-period construction…Sedimentary·Sandstone·near York
  115. Mickelgate BarMain building stone used for the towers.Sedimentary·Limestone·near York
  116. Midcity PlaceCladding in portico.Sedimentary·Travertine·near Holborn
  117. Middle Temple Fountain CourtCrest on the keystone above entrance to Elm Court. Two spaniels flanking a shield.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Temple
  118. Midland HotelMain facing stone to the ground floor around the arched entrances and windows of the hotel, the larger prop…Igneous·Granite·near Manchester Piccadilly
  119. Midland HotelDark grey granite socles along the front of the hotel.Igneous·Granite·near Manchester Piccadilly
  120. Midland HotelThe hotel has granite cladding at ground floor level. Shap Granite is used as a decorative darker band in t…Igneous·Granite·near Manchester Piccadilly
  121. Military Police MemorialPlinth to bronze sculpture.Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near Lichfield
  122. The MillEngaged pillars on either side of the doorway.Igneous·Granite·near St James's Street
  123. Mill Hill ChapelMain building stones, especially clear to the right of the main west-facing door. There are good examples o…Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Leeds
  124. Mill Leet BridgeAt each end of the ornate bridge over the former mill leet in the graveyard of Llandaff Cathedral and conne…Sedimentary·Conglomerate·near Llandaff
  125. Millbank SW1North end of Vauxhall Bridge, just off pavement near to building entrance. Large sculpture of polished marb…Metamorphic·Marble·near Pimlico
  126. Millenium Bridge HouseCladdingIgneous·Granite·near Blackfriars
  127. Millenium CentreThe facade of the building uses a variety of slates from North Wales.Metamorphic·Slate·near Cardiff
  128. Millenium CentreThe facade of the building uses a variety of slates from North Wales.Metamorphic·Slate·near Cardiff
  129. Millenium CentreThe facade of the building uses a variety of slates from North Wales.Metamorphic·Slate·near Cardiff
  130. Millenium CentreThe facade of the building uses a variety of slates from North Wales. This variety often shows pale grey-gr…Metamorphic·Slate·near Cardiff
  131. Millenium SquarePaving stones in the square in front of the Civic Hall.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Leeds
  132. Millennium Gloucester HotelBrown cladding on the building at pavement level, as well as step treads and paving in the foyers.Sedimentary·Dolomite·near Gloucester Road
  133. Millennium SquareGrey granite paving in the square.Igneous·Granite·near Leeds
  134. Millennium SquareGranite cladding for the planters in the south-east corner of Millennium Square and a thin strip in the pav…Igneous·Charnockite·near Leeds
  135. Miller & Carter Steak House ManchesterMain building stone.Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near Manchester Victoria
  136. Miller & Carter Steakhouse Muswell HillUnusual flintwork in this former church. Flints are 'quarry flints' with their white cortex intact. Some sh…Sedimentary·Flint·near Highgate
  137. MillersFoundations.Igneous·Monzonite·near King's Cross St Pancras
  138. MillersPillarsIgneous·Granite·near King's Cross St Pancras
  139. Millstone and TroughConstructed from single blocks of a pebbly to conglomeratic facies of the Tintern Sandstone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Chepstow
  140. Millstone and TroughConstructed from single blocks of a pebbly to conglomeratic facies of the Tintern SandstoneSedimentary·Sandstone·near Chepstow
  141. Minerva HousePale granite cladding on the columns either side of the large windows and central door of this building. Th…Igneous·Granite·near Leeds
  142. Ming's Garden RestaurantLimestone ashlar masonry.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Falmouth
  143. Ming's Garden RestaurantYellow limestone dressings, much patched with brown concrete.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Falmouth
  144. Ministry of DefenceMain building and sculptural stone.Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near Charing Cross
  145. Ministry of DefenceStone used around the doorways inside the portico on Horse Guards Avenue.Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near Oxford
  146. Ministry of JusticeMain building stone.Sedimentary·Limestone·near St James's Park
  147. The MinoriesCircular stone bases for the lamps.Metamorphic·Gneiss·near Birmingham New Street
  148. The MinoriesPink granite claddingIgneous·Rapakivi Granite·near Birmingham New Street
  149. Minster Church of St CuthbergaBrown ironstones used in much of the fabric of the Minster walls.Sedimentary·Ironstone·near Poole
  150. Minster Church of St CuthbergaBuilding stone used for the West Tower of the Minster.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Poole
  151. Minster Church of St CuthbergaThis stone is scattered throughout the fabric of the Minster, but it is best seen used for the polygonal Li…Sedimentary·Limestone·near Poole
  152. Minster Church of St CuthbergaA few blocks of Purbeck Marble are scattered throughout the fabric of the building. Wimborne Minster church…Sedimentary·Limestone·near Poole
  153. Minster Church of St CuthbergaA few blocks of Portland Stone are used in the fabric of the Minster.Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near Poole
  154. Minster CourtCladdingIgneous·Gneiss·near Monument
  155. Minster SundialThe face of the sundial is mainly constructed of Bath Stone.Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near Poole
  156. Miskin War MemorialThe memorial is located in the centre of the road opposite the Miskin Arms public house. It is constructed…Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near Pontyclun
  157. Mission for Seafarers (St Michael Paternoster Royal)Main building stone.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Cannon Street
  158. Mission for Seafarers (St Michael Paternoster Royal)Yellow stone panels on south wall.Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near Cannon Street
  159. Mitchell LibraryMain building stone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Glasgow Central
  160. Mitchell StreetCobblestonesIgneous·Andesite·near Glasgow Central
  161. Mitre Passage squareStreet furniture at the end of Mitre Passage.Igneous·Basalt·near North Greenwich
  162. Miu Miu, New Bond StreetMain building stoneFossil·Limestone·near Bond Street
  163. Miu Miu, New Bond StreetCladding around doorwayFossil·Limestone·near Bond Street
  164. Miu Miu, New Bond StreetMain building stoneSedimentary·Limestone·near Bond Street
  165. Mohabir RestaurantGranite cladding on the building.Igneous·Rapakivi granite·near South Woodford
  166. Monmouth War MemorialThe building stone of the memorial.Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near Abergavenny
  167. Montrose PlaceSculptural wall by Andy Goldsworthy.Metamorphic·Slate·near Hyde Park Corner
  168. The MonumentMain building stone.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Monument
  169. The MonumentPaving around the Monument.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Monument
  170. MonumentGrey slate used for the sculpture.Metamorphic·Slate·near Hoxton
  171. Monument PavillionStone used inside the gabions of this glass-encased public toilet.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Monument
  172. Monument to Conscientious ObjectorsStone used for the monument, a rough block of Lake District Green Slate.Metamorphic·Slate·near Euston
  173. Moor HouseBlack stone cladding at the main entrance.Igneous·Dolerite·near Moorgate
  174. Moorgate HallGreen wall cladding.Metamorphic·Gneiss·near Moorgate
  175. Moorgate HallPink wall cladding.Metamorphic·Gneiss·near Moorgate
  176. More LondonPaving, steps and landscapingSedimentary·Limestone·near London Bridge
  177. Morgan StanleyCladding on building. A coarse grained, sheared, rapakivi granite.Igneous·Granite·near Canary Wharf
  178. Morley HousePaving in porchFossil·Limestone·near Oxford Circus
  179. Morley HouseGranite used for foundations.Igneous·Granite-Charnockite·near Chancery Lane
  180. Morley HouseMain building stone.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Chancery Lane
  181. Mortimer Market ClinicCladdingSedimentary·Slate·near Goodge Street
  182. The Mosaic MapStones used for the decorative mosaic. A wide variety of stones, some local, some exotic (like lapis lazuli…Structure·near York
  183. Mount Saint Bernard PrioryThe main building stone of the outside walls of the church.Sedimentary·Volcaniclastic Dacite·near Leicester
  184. Mount Stuart Graving DockDock walls.Sedimentary·Conglomerate·near Cardiff Bay
  185. Mr. Thomas's Chop HouseThe building is on the corner of St Ann's Alley and Cross Street. The exterior pillars around the entrance…Igneous·Granite·near Manchester Piccadilly
  186. Mulberry Tree InnRed-brown, cross-bedded sandstone used for the foundations of the building.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Warrington Bank Quay
  187. Mulberry Tree InnThe upper parts of the building use a dark grey stone pressed into concrete as a decorative stone effect. I…Igneous·Granodiorite·near Warrington Bank Quay
  188. Murrain RoadBoulders used for climbing blocks and street furniture on the pedestrianised street.Fossil·Sandstone·near Finsbury Park
  189. Muse of London Hair SalonColumns between the windows of this former public house.Igneous·Granite·near Goodge Street
  190. Museum Garden ErraticsA group of erratic boulders which are used as a landscaping feature in the gardens. Several blocks are of S…Igneous·Granite·near York
  191. Museum Garden ErraticsA sandstone erratic, placed in the Museum Gardens as a decorative feature. This is a sandstone with well-pr…Sedimentary·Sandstone·near York
  192. Museum Gardens Anglian TowerAn Anglo-Saxon Tower built against the Roman Walls. It is mostly built of Corallian limestones and mainly t…Sedimentary·Oolitic Limestone·near York
  193. Museum Gardens Drinking FountainFoundations of the fountain.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near York
  194. Museum Gardens Drinking FountainSuperstructure of the fountain, with carved dolphins and other decorative features. A sandstone notable for…Sedimentary·Sandstone·near York
  195. Museum Gardens Drinking FountainBasin and pilasters of the fountain in pink granite.Igneous·Granite·near York
  196. Museum Gardens Drinking FountainGranite slab forming the back of the fountain mechanism.Igneous·Granite·near York
  197. Museum Gardens FerneryThe fernery contains a number of landscaping features of geological interest, including a basalt columnar j…Igneous·Basalt·near York
  198. Museum Gardens Fernery Fossil TreeThe fernery contains a number of landscaping features of geological interest, including a fossil stump of t…Fossil·Sandstone·near York
  199. Museum Gardens Fernery Fossil TreeThe fernery contains a number of landscaping features of geological interest, including a slab with the cas…Fossil·Sandstone·near York
  200. Museum Gardens Fossil TreeThis is a cobble located on the path between the Anglian Tower and Multangular Tower A pebble of the fossil…Fossil·Sandstone·near York
  201. Museum Gardens GatepostsMain building stone. A sandstone with distinctive inclusions of rolled ochre nodules.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near York
  202. Museum Gardens LodgeMain building stone. A variety of the Magnesian Limestone.Sedimentary·Limestone·near York
  203. Museum Gardens Multangular TowerMain building stone.Sedimentary·Limestone·near York
  204. Museum Gardens Retaining WallA modern wall built to stabilise the SW side of the Roman Wall is constructed from glacial cobbles set in c…Igneous·Latite·near York
  205. Museum Gardens Retaining WallA modern wall built to stabilise the SW side of the Roman Wall is constructed from glacial cobbles set in c…Fossil·Limestone·near York
  206. Museum of Bath StoneMain building stone. The building is constructed from dressed ashlar, rubble and large roughly dressed bloc…Sedimentary·Limestone·near Bath Spa
  207. Muslim World League MosqueCladding on Charlotte Street facade.Fossil·Limestone·near Goodge Street
  208. Muslim World League MosquePaving on Charlotte Street facadeIgneous·Granite·near Goodge Street
  209. Muswell Hill BroadwayParade of shops of the west side of the Broadway. Shop fronts are divided by engaged columns of pink granite.Igneous·Granite·near Highgate
  210. Muswell Hill BroadwayParade of shops of the east side of the Broadway. Shop fronts are divided by engaged and freestanding colum…Igneous·Monzonite·near Highgate
  211. Muswell Hill BroadwayParade of shops of the east side of the Broadway. Shop fronts are divided by engaged and freestanding colum…Igneous·Monzonite·near Highgate
  212. Mynachlog Fawr GatepostsEach gatepost is topped by moulded architectural fragments of piers obtained from the ruins of the Abbey.Sedimentary·Limestone·near Aberystwyth

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