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Lion Chambers

Carrara Marble

  • Metamorphic
  • Marble
  • Jurassic

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Just found Carrara Marble in Lion Chambers.

Jurassic marble, quarried at Carrara, Tuscany, Italy. Nearest stop: Huddersfield.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5336-lion-chambers/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Doorstep on the entrance on John William Street, facing St George's Square.
Rock Type
Marble
Geological Age
Jurassic
Quarry Location
Carrara, Tuscany, Italy
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Huddersfield
Address
Lion Chambers, John WIlliam Street, HD1 1ES
Building architect
James Pigott Pritchett
Date of build
1853
Lion Chambers — Carrara Marble
Carrara Marble at Lion Chambers
Carrara Marble at Lion Chambers (detail 2)
Carrara Marble at Lion Chambers (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Harold Wilson StatueDarley Dale Sandstone60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Windsor ChambersDakota Imperial Mahogany80 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Cherry Tree PubCumbrian Green Slate110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Pearl Assurance HouseLarvikite Blue Pearl130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Head of Steam PubMillstone Grit130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Harvey's Bar & KitchenPeterhead Granite150 m · about 2 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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