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Houses of Parliament

Anston Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Permian

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Just found Anston Stone in Houses of Parliament.

Permian limestone, quarried at Anston, South Yorkshire, UK. Nearest stop: Westminster.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
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Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Permian
Quarry Location
Anston, South Yorkshire, UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Westminster
Address
Westminster SW1A 0AA
Building architect
Charles Barry & Augustus Pugin
Date of build
1860
Houses of Parliament — Anston Stone
Anston Stone at Houses of Parliament
Anston Stone at Houses of Parliament (detail 2)
Anston Stone at Houses of Parliament (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • St Margaret's WestminsterPortland Stone110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Jewel TowerKentish Ragstone110 m · about 2 min walk
  • St Catherine's, WestminsterReigate Stone120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Sculpture: Knife Edge Two PieceRustenburg Bon Accord140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Westminster AbbeyChilmark Stone170 m · about 3 min walk

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