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The Ivy House

Ancaster Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Oolitic Limestone
  • Jurassic

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone. This building is currently part of the Crossrail development. Hopefully it will survive this! The brindled markings on the stone are classic Ancaster oolite.
Rock Type
Oolitic Limestone
Geological Age
Jurassic
Quarry Location
Ancaster, Lincolnshire, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Holborn
Address
8-10 Southampton Row WC1B 4AE
The Ivy House — Ancaster Stone
Ancaster Stone at The Ivy House
Ancaster Stone at The Ivy House (detail 2)
Ancaster Stone at The Ivy House (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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