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Upper Woburn Place

Markfieldite

  • Igneous
  • Diorite
  • 650-540 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Cobblestones. A classic mixture of Victorian cobbles from Leicestershire. The green and red speckled stones are Markfieldite.
Rock Type
Diorite
Geological Age
650-540 Ma
Quarry Location
Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, UK.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Euston LU
Address
Upper Woburn Place WC1
Date of build
19th Century
Upper Woburn Place — Markfieldite
Markfieldite at Upper Woburn Place
Markfieldite at Upper Woburn Place (detail 2)
Markfieldite at Upper Woburn Place (detail 3)