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St Mary the Virgin Church

York Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found York Stone in St Mary the Virgin Church.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Various locations in the Pennines, England. Nearest stop: Wanstead.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3879-st-mary-the-virgin-church/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Exterior paving.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Various locations in the Pennines, England.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Wanstead
Address
1, Langley Drive E11 2LN
Building architect
Thomas Hardwick
Date of build
1790
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Stone identified by Howard Anderson.
St Mary the Virgin Church — York Stone
York Stone at St Mary the Virgin Church
York Stone at St Mary the Virgin Church (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Howard Anderson

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Wanstead Drinking FountainCornish Granite540 m · about 8 min walk
  • SantanderDakota Mahogany Granite580 m · about 9 min walk
  • The GeorgeLarvikite: Emerald Pearl600 m · about 9 min walk
  • Old Park GatesPortland Stone640 m · about 10 min walk
  • Christchurch WansteadKentish Ragstone890 m · about 14 min walk
  • Grove HallBath Stone940 m · about 15 min walk

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