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African & Caribbean War Memorial

Ancaster Freestone

  • Sedimentary
  • Oolitic Limestone
  • Jurassic

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Just found Ancaster Freestone in African & Caribbean War Memorial.

Jurassic oolitic limestone, quarried at Ancaster, Lincolnshire, UK. Nearest stop: Brixton.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4149-african-caribbean-war-memorial/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for the plinth and triangular backing to the monument.
Rock Type
Oolitic Limestone
Geological Age
Jurassic
Quarry Location
Ancaster, Lincolnshire, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Brixton
Address
Windrush Square SW2 1JX
Building architect
Johnny Alexander Bubeula Dodd 'Jak Beula'
Date of build
2017
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
African & Caribbean War Memorial — Ancaster Freestone
Ancaster Freestone at African & Caribbean War Memorial
Ancaster Freestone at African & Caribbean War Memorial (detail 2)
Ancaster Freestone at African & Caribbean War Memorial (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Black Cultural ArchivesAncaster Freestone30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Tate LibraryBath Stone40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Windrush SquareHauteville Champdor Limestone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Henry Budd MemorialCarrara Sicilian Marble60 m · about 1 min walk

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