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Natwest Ilford

Ancaster Limestone

  • Sedimentary
  • Oolitic Limestone
  • Jurassic

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Just found Ancaster Limestone in Natwest Ilford.

Jurassic oolitic limestone, quarried at Ancaster, Lincolnshire, UK. Nearest stop: Ilford.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1714-natwest-ilford/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone.
Rock Type
Oolitic Limestone
Geological Age
Jurassic
Quarry Location
Ancaster, Lincolnshire, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Ilford
Address
50, Ilford Hill IG1 2AT
Natwest Ilford — Ancaster Limestone
Ancaster Limestone at Natwest Ilford
Ancaster Limestone at Natwest Ilford (detail 2)
Ancaster Limestone at Natwest Ilford (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Barclays Bank, IlfordNero Impala40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Pioneer PointOrissa Blue170 m · about 3 min walk
  • 45 Cranbrook RoadPortland Stone: Whitbed170 m · about 3 min walk
  • Ilford Mammoth Commemorative PlaqueCommemorative Plaque340 m · about 5 min walk
  • The Great Spoon of IlfordNero Impala410 m · about 6 min walk
  • East Chapel, City of London CemetaryKentish Ragstone1.3 km · about 20 min walk

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