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Swanage Pebble Mosaic

Various

  • Igneous
  • Various lithologies.
  • Various ages.

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Just found Various in Swanage Pebble Mosaic.

Various ages. various lithologies., quarried at Various locations. Nearest stop: Wareham.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4212-swanage-pebble-mosaic/

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Location of Geological Feature
A pebble mosaic depicting three fish. This is made from a selection of stones of unknown provenance, including black porphyry basalt, limestones and seashell.
Rock Type
Various lithologies.
Geological Age
Various ages.
Quarry Location
Various locations.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Wareham
Address
The Square BH19 2LJ
Building architect
Maggy Howarth
Date of build
2009
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Swanage Pebble Mosaic — Various
Various at Swanage Pebble Mosaic
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • The Ship InnPurbeck Stone40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Natural Wonders & Purbeck DeliBelgian Marble60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Stone QuayPurbeck Stone80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Harbour MolePurbeck Stone130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Red Lion PubPurbeck Stone180 m · about 3 min walk
  • Purbeck House Hotel GazeboPurbeck Stone250 m · about 4 min walk

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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