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John Rylands Library

Lazonby Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Permian

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Just found Lazonby Sandstone in John Rylands Library.

Permian sandstone, quarried at Lazonby, Penrith, Cumbria, UK. Nearest stop: Deansgate.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4538-john-rylands-library/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Permian
Quarry Location
Lazonby, Penrith, Cumbria, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Deansgate
Address
150, Deansgate M3 3EH
Building architect
Basil Champneys
Date of build
1900
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
John Rylands Library — Lazonby Sandstone
Lazonby Sandstone at John Rylands Library
Lazonby Sandstone at John Rylands Library (detail 2)
Lazonby Sandstone at John Rylands Library (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Penrith Sandstone

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  • Magistrates & Coroners CourtLocharbriggs Sandstone90 m · about 1 min walk
  • 105-113, DeansgateDarley Dale Sandstone100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Ridgefield HouseTivoli Travertine110 m · about 2 min walk

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