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Murrain Road

Carboniferous sandstone

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  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found Carboniferous sandstone in Murrain Road.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Unknown. Nearest stop: Finsbury Park.

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Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Boulders used for climbing blocks and street furniture on the pedestrianised street.
Fossils
Woody plant fossils, incluing Sigillaria sp.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Unknown
Category
Fossil
Nearest station
Finsbury Park
Address
Murrain Road N4
Murrain Road — Carboniferous sandstone
Carboniferous sandstone at Murrain Road
Carboniferous sandstone at Murrain Road (detail 2)
Carboniferous sandstone at Murrain Road (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • The BrownswoodBon Accord Red190 m · about 3 min walk
  • John Runtz Drinking FountainPeterhead Granite400 m · about 6 min walk
  • Finsbury Park GatesPortland Stone: Whitbed780 m · about 12 min walk
  • The Twelve PinsLarvikite Marina Pearl810 m · about 13 min walk
  • 254, Seven Sisters Road (Taco Bell)Vanevik Granite840 m · about 13 min walk
  • Woodberry DownGranite990 m · about 15 min walk

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