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The Queen's Head Pub

Carrara Marble

  • Metamorphic
  • Marble
  • Lower Jurassic

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Just found Carrara Marble in The Queen's Head Pub.

Lower Jurassic marble, quarried at Massa & Carrara Province, Tuscany, Italy. Nearest stop: King's Cross St Pancras.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5408-the-queen-s-head-pub/

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Location of Geological Feature
A small pub with a lot of interesting geology. The small paved yard in front of the pub features white Carrara Marble.
Rock Type
Marble
Geological Age
Lower Jurassic
Quarry Location
Massa & Carrara Province, Tuscany, Italy
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
King's Cross St Pancras
Address
66, Acton Street WC1X 9NB
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall. 
The Queen's Head Pub — Carrara Marble
Carrara Marble at The Queen's Head Pub
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • The Lucas ArmsCornish Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • 332 Gray's Inn RoadNew Imperial Red140 m · about 2 min walk
  • UCL Ear InstituteLarvikite Blue Pearl150 m · about 2 min walk
  • The HarrisonCornish Granite170 m · about 3 min walk
  • King's Cross Travelodge (Willings House)Portland Stone: Whitbed240 m · about 4 min walk
  • Big Chill BarVirbo Granite290 m · about 4 min walk

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

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