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Lincoln Cathedral Discovery Centre

Ancaster Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Middle Jurassic

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Location of Geological Feature
A beautiful example of a blue-hearted Ancaster Limestone is used on this modern extension to the Cathedral.
Fossils
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Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Middle Jurassic
Quarry Location
Ancaster, Lincolnshire, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Lincoln
Address
Minster Yard LN2 1PX
Building architect
Simpson & Brown
Date of build
2018
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Lincoln Cathedral Discovery Centre — Ancaster Stone
Ancaster Stone at Lincoln Cathedral Discovery Centre
Ancaster Stone at Lincoln Cathedral Discovery Centre (detail 2)
Ancaster Stone at Lincoln Cathedral Discovery Centre (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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