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Longford Square, Regent's Place

Whitworth Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found Whitworth Stone in Longford Square, Regent's Place.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Whitworth, Lancashire, UK. Nearest stop: Warren Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/143-longford-square-regent-s-place/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Paving flagstones.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Whitworth, Lancashire, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Warren Street
Address
Longford Square, Drummond Street NW1
Longford Square, Regent's Place — Whitworth Stone
Whitworth Stone at Longford Square, Regent's Place
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Longford StreetScoutmoor York Stone80 m · about 1 min walk
  • St Mary Magdalene ChurchBath Stone90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Triton Square, Regent's PlaceNegro Caceres100 m · about 1 min walk
  • Giant's Causeway, Triton SquareAzul Estremadura100 m · about 2 min walk
  • 4, Triton SquarePierre de Nod100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Regent's PlaceAzul Estremadura110 m · about 2 min walk

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