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Wicken Water Boulders, Arkesden

Sarsen erratics

  • Sandstone & Conglomerates
  • 55 Ma

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Just found Sarsen erratics in Wicken Water Boulders, Arkesden.

55 Ma sandstone & conglomerates, quarried at Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire, England UK. Nearest stop: Audley End.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4008-wicken-water-boulders-arkesden/

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Location of Geological Feature
In the stream bed of Wicken Water to east of road bridge in front of Village Hall of Arkesden.
Rock Type
Sandstone & Conglomerates
Geological Age
55 Ma
Quarry Location
Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire, England UK
Nearest station
Audley End
Address
Minor road heading north from junction with High Street, CB11 4HB
Date of build
Bridge 1911
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Stone identifeid by Graham Oxborrow.
Wicken Water Boulders, Arkesden — Sarsen erratics
Sarsen erratics at Wicken Water Boulders, Arkesden
Sarsen erratics at Wicken Water Boulders, Arkesden (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Graham Oxborrow

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Arkesden War MemorialSarsen70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Axe & Compasses, ArkesdenSarsen (Puddingstone)120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Wall on Royston RoadHertfordshire Puddingstone3.5 km
  • Hospital WallAislaby Sandstone3.8 km
  • Leper StoneSarsen3.8 km
  • Brent Pelham War MemorialPuddingstone6.1 km

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