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Crosland Hill Rough Rock

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found Crosland Hill Rough Rock in British Museum.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. Nearest stop: Holborn.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1252-british-museum/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for walling, paving and seating in the forecourt.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Holborn
Address
Great Russell Street WC1B 3DG
British Museum — Crosland Hill Rough Rock
Crosland Hill Rough Rock at British Museum
Crosland Hill Rough Rock at British Museum (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • British Museum Great CourtAnstrude Limestone80 m · about 1 min walk
  • St George's BloomsburyYork Stone140 m · about 2 min walk
  • 10 Bloomsbury WayPortland Stone: Grove Whitbed170 m · about 3 min walk
  • BUPA HousePortland Stone: Whitbed200 m · about 3 min walk
  • Statue of Charles James FoxPeterhead Granite230 m · about 4 min walk
  • British Museum, New ExtensionPortland Stone; Roach240 m · about 4 min walk

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