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HMS Lapwing Memorial

Nero Zimbabwe

  • Igneous
  • Dolerite
  • 1.87 Ga

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Just found Nero Zimbabwe in HMS Lapwing Memorial.

1.87 Ga dolerite, quarried at Mashonaland, Zimbabwe. Nearest stop: Audley End.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2579-hms-lapwing-memorial/

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for the memorial.
Rock Type
Dolerite
Geological Age
1.87 Ga
Quarry Location
Mashonaland, Zimbabwe
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Audley End
Address
High Street, Saffron Walden CB10
HMS Lapwing Memorial — Nero Zimbabwe
    Entry submitted by SWCHS Geology & R. Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • St Mary's Church Saffron WaldenClipsham Stone80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Lloyd's BankAncaster Stone220 m · about 3 min walk
  • Market Cross & Drinking FountainYork Stone220 m · about 3 min walk
  • Market SquareCornish Granite240 m · about 4 min walk
  • Barclays Bank, Saffron WaldenPortland Stone: Whitbed250 m · about 4 min walk
  • Saffron Walden War MemorialPortland Stone: Whitbed460 m · about 7 min walk

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