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Three Standing Figures

Darley Dale Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found Darley Dale Sandstone in Three Standing Figures.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Darley Dale, Derbyshire, England. Nearest stop: Battersea Park.

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Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Public sculpture by Henry Moore of the north shore of Battersea Park Lake
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Darley Dale, Derbyshire, England
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Battersea Park
Address
Battersea Park SW11 4NJ
Building architect
Henry Moore
Date of build
1947
Three Standing Figures — Darley Dale Sandstone
Darley Dale Sandstone at Three Standing Figures
Darley Dale Sandstone at Three Standing Figures (detail 2)
Darley Dale Sandstone at Three Standing Figures (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 24th East Surrey Division War MemorialPortland Stone: Whitbed340 m · about 5 min walk
  • Royal Australian Airforce Memorial StoneHawkesbury Sandstone370 m · about 6 min walk
  • ANZAC Gallipoli Memorial PlaqueHawkesbury Sandstone370 m · about 6 min walk
  • Chelsea GatePortland Stone: Whitbed730 m · about 11 min walk
  • Duke of York SquarePietra Serena1.5 km · about 23 min walk
  • Statue of Hans SloanePortland Stone: Whitbed1.5 km · about 23 min walk

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