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The Whetstone

Sarsen

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Eocene

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
The Whetstone stands outside The Griffin pub on Whetstone high street. It is probably a mounting block associated with the coaching inn that was the precursor to the Griffin.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Eocene
Quarry Location
Se East England
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Totteridge & Whetstone
Address
1262, High Road N20 9HH
Find out more

Siddall, R., 2023, SGI 36 The Whetstone & The Griffin Public House., Sites of Geological Interest, London’s Geosites, London Geodiversity Partnership., 6 pp. 

The Whetstone — Sarsen
Sarsen at The Whetstone
Sarsen at The Whetstone (detail 2)
Sarsen at The Whetstone (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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The closest other recorded buildings.