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Finsbury Park Richard Hope Play Area

Portland Stone Curf & Chert Beds

  • Sedimentary
  • Oolitic Limestone
  • Upper Jurassic

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Location of Geological Feature
Boulders used for landscaping and for clambering upon. These are not 'standard' Portland Building stone.
Fossils
Fragmentary oyster shells, Trigonia, Aptyxiella, Isognomon and ammonites
Rock Type
Oolitic Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Jurassic
Quarry Location
Isle of Portland, Dorset, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Finsbury Park
Address
Finsbury Park N4 1BZ
Building architect
Haringey Council
Date of build
2021
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Finsbury Park Richard Hope Play Area — Portland Stone Curf & Chert Beds
Portland Stone Curf & Chert Beds at Finsbury Park Richard Hope Play Area
Portland Stone Curf & Chert Beds at Finsbury Park Richard Hope Play Area (detail 2)
Portland Stone Curf & Chert Beds at Finsbury Park Richard Hope Play Area (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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