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Watlington White Mark (Spire)

Chalk

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Upper Cretaceous

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Just found Chalk in Watlington White Mark (Spire).

Upper Cretaceous limestone, quarried at Cherhill, Wiltshire, England, UK. Nearest stop: Prince's Risborough.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5500-watlington-white-mark-spire/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Chalk hill figure.
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Cherhill, Wiltshire, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Prince's Risborough
Address
Watlington Hill
Building architect
Edward Horne
Date of build
1764
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Watlington White Mark (Spire) — Chalk
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • St Leonard's Church WatlingtonOxford Stone1.8 km · about 28 min walk
  • St Mary's Church WallingfordOxford Stone10 km
  • St Mary's Church CholseyOxford Stone13 km
  • St Mary's Churchyard CholseyPeterhead Granite13 km
  • All Saints Church North MoretonFlint14 km
  • Forbury SquareKilkenny Limestone20 km

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