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Westminster Cathedral Piazza

York Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found York Stone in Westminster Cathedral Piazza.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Various locations in the Pennines, Lancashire & West Yorkshire, England, UK. Nearest stop: Victoria.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1202-westminster-cathedral-piazza/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Paving in the Piazza.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Various locations in the Pennines, Lancashire & West Yorkshire, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Victoria
Address
42, Francis Street SW1P 1QW
Westminster Cathedral Piazza — York Stone
York Stone at Westminster Cathedral Piazza
York Stone at Westminster Cathedral Piazza (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Westminster CathedralPortland Stone: Whitbed20 m · about 1 min walk
  • 155, Victoria StreetMerrivale Granite40 m · about 1 min walk
  • 171, Victoria StreetMerrivale Granite110 m · about 2 min walk
  • 123 Victoria StreetMerrivale Granite150 m · about 2 min walk
  • 330, Vauxhall Bridge RoadVanga Granite150 m · about 2 min walk
  • Abford HousePortland Grove Whitbed180 m · about 3 min walk

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