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Church's Shoe Shop

Noir Saint Laurent

  • Fossil
  • Limestone
  • Middle Devonian

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Just found Noir Saint Laurent in Church's Shoe Shop.

Middle Devonian limestone, quarried at Bedarieux, Herault, Languedoc-Rousillon, France. Nearest stop: Bank.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/995-church-s-shoe-shop/

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding on shop front. This is an example of this stone which is particularly rich in fossil corals.
Fossils
Gastropods and corals
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Middle Devonian
Quarry Location
Bedarieux, Herault, Languedoc-Rousillon, France.
Category
Fossil
Nearest station
Bank
Address
28, Royal Exchange EC3V 3LP
Church's Shoe Shop — Noir Saint Laurent
Noir Saint Laurent at Church's Shoe Shop
Noir Saint Laurent at Church's Shoe Shop (detail 2)
Noir Saint Laurent at Church's Shoe Shop (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Reuter MemorialDe Lank Granite40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Royal Exchange, CornhillCarnsew Granite40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Peabody MemorialTrowlesworthy Granite50 m · about 1 min walk

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