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Carlow Blue

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Lower Carboniferous

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Just found Carlow Blue in More London.

Lower Carboniferous limestone, quarried at Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow, Ireland. Nearest stop: London Bridge.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/196-more-london/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Paving, steps and landscaping
Fossils
Crinoids
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Lower Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow, Ireland
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
London Bridge
Address
More London Riverside SE1
Building architect
Foster + Partners
Date of build
2003
More London — Carlow Blue
Carlow Blue at More London
Carlow Blue at More London (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth + additional photo by Duncan Rimmer

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • One Tower BridgeGris Catalan140 m · about 2 min walk
  • The Bridge LoungeLarvikite: Emerald Pearl200 m · about 3 min walk
  • Duchess WalkBlack Pearl220 m · about 3 min walk
  • Tower BridgeCheesewring Granite240 m · about 4 min walk
  • Tooley StreetCaithness Flagstone250 m · about 4 min walk
  • Three Quays HotelJura Marble370 m · about 6 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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