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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Vratza Limestone

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Upper Cretaceous

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Just found Vratza Limestone in BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.

Upper Cretaceous limestone, quarried at Mezdra, Vratza Province, Bulgaria. Nearest stop: Wembley Park.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5273-baps-shri-swaminarayan-mandir/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Neasden Temple. The main building stone for the temple.
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Mezdra, Vratza Province, Bulgaria
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Wembley Park
Address
Pramukh Swami Road NW10 8HW
Date of build
1995
Find out more
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Art & Architecture https://londonmandir.baps.org/the-mandir/art-and-architecture/
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir — Vratza Limestone
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

More stone at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

  • Carrara Marble
  • Vratza Limestone

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • PBL JewellersKinawa Gneiss2.5 km
  • Venisons Ealing RoadKashmir Gneiss2.6 km
  • Shri Sanatan Hindu MandirJaisalmer Golden Stone2.6 km
  • Hirji Lakha & BrosBala Flower Granite2.7 km
  • Lakha JewellersMakrana Marble2.7 km
  • Brent Cross Shopping CentreCalacatta Borghini4 km

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

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