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St Mary Magdalene Church

Kentish Ragstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Cretaceous

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Just found Kentish Ragstone in St Mary Magdalene Church.

Cretaceous sandstone, quarried at Kent, UK. Nearest stop: Warren Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4194-st-mary-magdalene-church/

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Location of Geological Feature
Kentish Ragstone is the main building stone sued in the Victorian church.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Kent, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Warren Street
Address
Munster Square NW1 3PH
Building architect
Richard Cromwell Carpenter
Date of build
1852
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
St Mary Magdalene Church — Kentish Ragstone
Kentish Ragstone at St Mary Magdalene Church
Kentish Ragstone at St Mary Magdalene Church (detail 2)
Kentish Ragstone at St Mary Magdalene Church (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • 4, Triton SquareBarre Grey Granite110 m · about 2 min walk
  • 20, Triton SquareWustenzeller Sandstone120 m · about 2 min walk
  • 20, Triton StreetVanga Granite130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Triton Square, Regent's PlaceNegro Caceres160 m · about 3 min walk

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