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St Clement Danes

Ffestiniog Slate

  • Metamorphic
  • Slate
  • Ordovician

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Just found Ffestiniog Slate in St Clement Danes.

Ordovician slate, quarried at Croesor, Blaenau Ffestiniog &. Nearest stop: Temple.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1292-st-clement-danes/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Stones used for dedicatory plaque at the rear of the church.
Rock Type
Slate
Geological Age
Ordovician
Quarry Location
Croesor, Blaenau Ffestiniog &
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Temple
Address
Strand WC2R 1DH
Building architect
Anthony Lloyd
Date of build
1958
St Clement Danes — Ffestiniog Slate
Ffestiniog Slate at St Clement Danes
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Clements House (LSE)Petit Granit90 m · about 1 min walk
  • 10 Essex StreetLarvikite: Blue Pearl100 m · about 2 min walk

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