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Italian Pavillion

Grey Flint

  • Sedimentary
  • Flint
  • Cretaceous

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Just found Grey Flint in Italian Pavillion.

Cretaceous flint, quarried at Various locations in the UK. Nearest stop: Lancaster Gate.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/902-italian-pavillion/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Wall around the pavilion.
Rock Type
Flint
Geological Age
Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Various locations in the UK.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Lancaster Gate
Address
Italian Gardens, Kensington Gardens.
Italian Pavillion — Grey Flint
Grey Flint at Italian Pavillion
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Italian Gardens FountainCarrara Sicilian Marble50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Statue of JennerPortland Stone: Whitbed50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Paddington Station Platforms & ConcourseChampdor Limestone610 m · about 10 min walk
  • St Mary's Hospital Clarence Memorial WingLamorna Granite690 m · about 11 min walk
  • Fountains Abbey PubLarvikite: Emerald Pearl700 m · about 11 min walk
  • Princess Diana Memorial FountainDe Lank Silver Grey Granite730 m · about 11 min walk

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