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The Botanist (10, Church Street)

Jura Marble

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Jurassic

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Just found Jura Marble in The Botanist (10, Church Street).

Jurassic limestone, quarried at Altmuhltal Naturpark, Southern Frankonian Alb, Bavaria, Germany. Nearest stop: Cardiff Central.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4939-the-botanist-10-church-street/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding on this curved building's facade.
Fossils
Belemnites, ammonites, sponges
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Jurassic
Quarry Location
Altmuhltal Naturpark, Southern Frankonian Alb, Bavaria, Germany
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Cardiff Central
Address
10, Church Street CF10 1BG
Date of build
20th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
The Botanist (10, Church Street) — Jura Marble
Jura Marble at The Botanist (10, Church Street)
Jura Marble at The Botanist (10, Church Street) (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • St John the Baptist ChurchBlue Lias10 m · about 1 min walk
  • High Street ArcadeRadyr Stone100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Statue of Aneurin BevanBalmoral Granite110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Cardiff CastleRadyr Stone140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Queen's ArcadeSpotted Purple Slate140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Statue of John BatchelorCornish Granite210 m · about 3 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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