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Radcliffe Square

Flint

  • Sedimentary
  • Flint
  • Holocene

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Just found Flint in Radcliffe Square.

Holocene flint, quarried at Beaches of S & E England. Nearest stop: Oxford.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5364-radcliffe-square/

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Location of Geological Feature
Rounded cobbles of beach flint used for paving.
Rock Type
Flint
Geological Age
Holocene
Quarry Location
Beaches of S & E England
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Oxford
Address
Radcliffe Square OX1 3BG
Date of build
20th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Radcliffe Square — Flint
Flint at Radcliffe Square
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Radcliffe CameraHeadington Hard white50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Oxford University Divinity SchoolsTaynton Stone70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Sheldonian TheatreTaynton Stone80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Old Ashmolean MuseumTaynton Stone110 m · about 2 min walk
  • 141, High Street (Black Sheep Coffee)Clipsham Stone320 m · about 5 min walk
  • St Michael's-at-the-NorthgateCoral Rag320 m · about 5 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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