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5, North Street

Lake District Green Slate

  • Metamorphic
  • Slate
  • Ordovican

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Just found Lake District Green Slate in 5, North Street.

Ordovican slate, quarried at Kirkstone, Cumbria, UK. Nearest stop: Leuchars.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3250-5-north-street/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Roofing slates.
Rock Type
Slate
Geological Age
Ordovican
Quarry Location
Kirkstone, Cumbria, UK
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Leuchars
Address
5, North Street KY16 9PN
5, North Street — Lake District Green Slate
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • St Andrew's Preservation TrustCalciferous Sandstone60 m · about 1 min walk
  • St Andrews Cathedral WallsCalciferous Sandstone90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Richmond SportCalciferous Sandstone100 m · about 1 min walk
  • St Andrews CathedralCalciferous Sandstone130 m · about 2 min walk
  • St Andrews CastleCalciferous Sandstone150 m · about 2 min walk
  • St Andrews PierCalciferous Sandstone530 m · about 8 min walk

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