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King's Cross Travelodge (Willings House)

Portland Stone: Whitbed

  • Sedimentary
  • Oolitic Limestone
  • Upper Jurassic

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Location of Geological Feature
White limestone used as dressings in contrast to the red brickwork.
Fossils
Oyster shell fragments, Solenopora algae
Rock Type
Oolitic Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Jurassic
Quarry Location
Isle of Portland, Dorset, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
King's Cross St Pancras
Address
Willings House, 356-364, Grays Inn Road WC1X 8BH
Building architect
Alfred Hart & Leslie Waterhouse
Date of build
1909
Find out more
This building features decorative panels carved in Portland Stone by William Aumonier.

Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
King's Cross Travelodge (Willings House) — Portland Stone: Whitbed
Portland Stone: Whitbed at King's Cross Travelodge (Willings House)
Portland Stone: Whitbed at King's Cross Travelodge (Willings House) (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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