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3, George Street

Moleanos Limestone

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Jurassic

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Just found Moleanos Limestone in 3, George Street.

Jurassic limestone, quarried at Moleanos, Leiria, Portugal. Nearest stop: Oxford.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5548-3-george-street/

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding used around the shop front.
Fossils
Gastropods, ammonites, bivalves
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Jurassic
Quarry Location
Moleanos, Leiria, Portugal
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Oxford
Address
3, George Street OX1 2AT
Date of build
20th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
3, George Street — Moleanos Limestone
Moleanos Limestone at 3, George Street
Moleanos Limestone at 3, George Street (detail 2)
Moleanos Limestone at 3, George Street (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • St Michael's-at-the-NorthgateTaynton Stone60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Vanbrugh House HotelTaynton Stone60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Barclays Bank OxfordPortland Stone Basebed150 m · about 2 min walk
  • Ashmolean MuseumPortland Stone Whitbed160 m · about 3 min walk
  • 1, St Giles (Balliol College)Guiting Gold Limestone180 m · about 3 min walk
  • 141, High Street (Black Sheep Coffee)Clipsham Stone250 m · about 4 min walk

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