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Watches of Switzerland, Oxford Street

Eramosa Limestone

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Silurian

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Just found Eramosa Limestone in Watches of Switzerland, Oxford Street.

Silurian limestone, quarried at Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. Nearest stop: Bond Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/163-watches-of-switzerland-oxford-street/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding details in bands across the building.
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Silurian
Quarry Location
Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Bond Street
Address
413, Oxford Street W1C 2PF
Watches of Switzerland, Oxford Street — Eramosa Limestone
Eramosa Limestone at Watches of Switzerland, Oxford Street
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Duke Street HouseBoulonnais Marble20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Duke StreetVerde Luana80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Selfridges FoodhallTittling Granite (?)180 m · about 3 min walk
  • HMV, Oxford StreetGabbro-diorite190 m · about 3 min walk
  • 9, Marylebone LaneBelfast Black220 m · about 3 min walk
  • 15, Grosvenor SquareVenato Marble230 m · about 4 min walk

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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