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Walthamstow United Reformed Church

Kentish Rag Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Cretaceous

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Just found Kentish Rag Stone in Walthamstow United Reformed Church.

Cretaceous sandstone, quarried at Kent, UK. Nearest stop: Walthamstow Central.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3515-walthamstow-united-reformed-church/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone.
Fossils
Oyster shell fragments.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Kent, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Walthamstow Central
Address
58, Orford Road E17 9QU
Date of build
19th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Walthamstow United Reformed Church — Kentish Rag Stone
Kentish Rag Stone at Walthamstow United Reformed Church
Kentish Rag Stone at Walthamstow United Reformed Church (detail 2)
Kentish Rag Stone at Walthamstow United Reformed Church (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Walthamstow MarketBlack Pearl450 m · about 7 min walk
  • Central ParadeLarvikite: Emerald Pearl450 m · about 7 min walk
  • Walthamstow Central LibraryBath Stone500 m · about 8 min walk
  • The BellLarvikite: Emerald Pearl920 m · about 14 min walk

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