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Italian Gardens Fountain

Carrara Sicilian Marble

  • Metamorphic
  • Marble
  • Lower Jurassic

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Just found Carrara Sicilian Marble in Italian Gardens Fountain.

Lower Jurassic marble, quarried at Carrara, Massa & Carrara Province, Italy. Nearest stop: Lancaster Gate.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/903-italian-gardens-fountain/

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Location of Geological Feature
Circular fountain in the centre of the Italian Garden of Kensington Gardens.
Rock Type
Marble
Geological Age
Lower Jurassic
Quarry Location
Carrara, Massa & Carrara Province, Italy.
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Lancaster Gate
Address
Italian Gardens, Kensington Gardens W2 4RU
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Italian Gardens Fountain — Carrara Sicilian Marble
Carrara Sicilian Marble at Italian Gardens Fountain
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Statue of JennerPortland Stone: Whitbed30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Italian PavillionPortland Stone: Whitbed40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Paddington Station Platforms & ConcourseChampdor Limestone660 m · about 10 min walk
  • Princess Diana Memorial FountainDe Lank Silver Grey Granite680 m · about 11 min walk
  • St Mary's Hospital Clarence Memorial WingLamorna Granite740 m · about 12 min walk
  • Fountains Abbey PubLarvikite: Emerald Pearl740 m · about 12 min walk

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