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River Ouse Path

Glacial Sediments

  • Sedimentary
  • Unconsolidated sediment
  • Quaternary

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Just found Glacial Sediments in River Ouse Path.

Quaternary unconsolidated sediment, quarried at Various locations along the east coast of the British Isles. Nearest stop: York.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2599-river-ouse-path/

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Location of Geological Feature
Cobblestones. These are derived from glacial deposits and include cobbles from far wide. Look out for Nprwegian Rhomb Porphyry and other Scandinavian igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Rock Type
Unconsolidated sediment
Geological Age
Quaternary
Quarry Location
Various locations along the east coast of the British Isles.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
York
Address
Marygate, York YO30 7BH
River Ouse Path — Glacial Sediments
Glacial Sediments at River Ouse Path
Glacial Sediments at River Ouse Path (detail 2)
Glacial Sediments at River Ouse Path (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • St Mary's Abbey, Museum GardensCadeby Stone180 m · about 3 min walk
  • Yorkshire MuseumAckworth Rock200 m · about 3 min walk
  • John Philips Commemorative PlaqueCommemorative Plaque210 m · about 3 min walk
  • Museum Garden ErraticsShap Granite220 m · about 3 min walk
  • Museum Gardens Multangular TowerTadcaster Stone230 m · about 4 min walk
  • Museum Gardens Fernery Fossil TreeSandstone240 m · about 4 min walk

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