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21, Holborn Viaduct

Plumpton Red Lazonby Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Permian

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Just found Plumpton Red Lazonby Sandstone in 21, Holborn Viaduct.

Permian sandstone, quarried at Lazonby, Penrith, Cumbria, UK. Nearest stop: Chancery Lane.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/78-21-holborn-viaduct/

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Location of Geological Feature
Red sandstone panel forming the company sign
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Permian
Quarry Location
Lazonby, Penrith, Cumbria, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Chancery Lane
Address
21, Holborn Viaduct EC1A 2AT
21, Holborn Viaduct — Plumpton Red Lazonby Sandstone
Plumpton Red Lazonby Sandstone at 21, Holborn Viaduct
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • The Fable Restaurant, Holborn ViaductPortland Stone: Whitbed40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Holborn ViaductRoss of Mull Granite40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Morley HouseDakota Mahogany Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • 33 Snow HillMegacrystic Cornish Granite90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Atlantic HousePlumpton Red Lazonby Sandstone90 m · about 1 min walk
  • City TempleBath Stone110 m · about 2 min walk

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