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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Carrara Marble

  • Metamorphic
  • Marble
  • Early Jurassic

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Just found Carrara Marble in BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.

Early Jurassic marble, quarried at Carrara, Massa & Carrara Province, Italy. Nearest stop: Wembley Park.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5274-baps-shri-swaminarayan-mandir/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Neasden Temple. Marble column bases used to support the wooden columns of the portico of the Haveli.
Rock Type
Marble
Geological Age
Early Jurassic
Quarry Location
Carrara, Massa & Carrara Province, Italy.
Category
Metamorphic
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 — Carrara Marble
Carrara Marble at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • PBL JewellersKinawa Gneiss2.5 km · about 39 min walk
  • Venisons Ealing RoadKashmir Gneiss2.5 km
  • Shri Sanatan Hindu MandirJaisalmer Golden Stone2.6 km
  • Hirji Lakha & BrosBala Flower Granite2.6 km
  • Lakha JewellersMakrana Marble2.6 km
  • Brent Cross Shopping CentreCalacatta Borghini4.1 km

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

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