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University of London Senate House

Hoptonwood Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found Hoptonwood Stone in University of London Senate House.

Upper Carboniferous limestone, quarried at Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England, UK. Nearest stop: Goodge Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/727-university-of-london-senate-house/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Dedicatory plaque on entrance from Malet Place.
Fossils
Crinoids and shell fragments
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Goodge Street
Address
Malet Street WC1E 7HU
University of London Senate House — Hoptonwood Stone
Hoptonwood Stone at University of London Senate House
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicinePortland Stone: Whitbed70 m · about 1 min walk
  • British MuseumPortland Stone: Whitbed120 m · about 2 min walk
  • British Museum, New ExtensionPortland Stone; Roach120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Birkbeck CollegePortland Stone: Whitbed120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Torrington SquareG341 Chinese Granite150 m · about 2 min walk
  • Bonham-Carter HousePortland Stone: Whitbed170 m · about 3 min walk

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