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Burlington House porch

Mansfield Red

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone (Dolomite)
  • Permian

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Just found Mansfield Red in Burlington House porch.

Permian limestone (dolomite), quarried at Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. Nearest stop: Piccadilly Circus.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1338-burlington-house-porch/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Chequer-board paving in the pedestrian pathway through the entrance to the courtyard. Portland Stone and Mansfield Red are used.
Rock Type
Limestone (Dolomite)
Geological Age
Permian
Quarry Location
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Piccadilly Circus
Address
Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1J 0BD
Burlington House porch — Mansfield Red
Mansfield Red at Burlington House porch
Mansfield Red at Burlington House porch (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

More stone at Burlington House porch

  • Portland Stone: Whitbed

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Burlington House CourtyardDe Lank Silver Grey Granite20 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Geological Society of LondonPortland Stone: Whitbed30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Burlington ArcadeMoorcroft Marble50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Fortnum & MasonsScoutmoor York Stone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Mappin & WebbDark Shap Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Standbrook HousePortland Stone: Whitbed80 m · about 1 min walk

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