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Walkden House

Serpentinite

  • Metamorphic
  • Serpentinite
  • Cretaceous (?)

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Just found Serpentinite in Walkden House.

Cretaceous (?) serpentinite, quarried at Unknown. Nearest stop: Euston LU.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1347-walkden-house/

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Location of Geological Feature
Panels adjacent to the entrance are spectacular, polished serpentinite with unusual textures. The origin is unknown, but this stone is probably derived from the European Alps.
Rock Type
Serpentinite
Geological Age
Cretaceous (?)
Quarry Location
Unknown
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Euston LU
Address
10, Melton Street NW1 2EJ
Walkden House — Serpentinite
Serpentinite at Walkden House
Serpentinite at Walkden House (detail 2)
Serpentinite at Walkden House (detail 3)
   

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