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Wanstead War Memorial

Carrara Sicilian Marble

  • Metamorphic
  • Marble
  • Lower Jurassic

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Just found Carrara Sicilian Marble in Wanstead War Memorial.

Lower Jurassic marble, quarried at Carrara, Massa & Carrara Province, Italy. Nearest stop: Snaresbrook.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3967-wanstead-war-memorial/

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Location of Geological Feature
Plaques carrying the inscriptions.
Rock Type
Marble
Geological Age
Lower Jurassic
Quarry Location
Carrara, Massa & Carrara Province, Italy.
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Snaresbrook
Address
High Street E11 2AA
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Wanstead War Memorial — Carrara Sicilian Marble
Carrara Sicilian Marble at Wanstead War Memorial
Carrara Sicilian Marble at Wanstead War Memorial (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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