Bluegate gravel pit, Wimbledon Common, Merton, Greater London, England, UKi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Bluegate gravel pit | Pit (Flooded) |
| Wimbledon Common | Conservation Area |
| Merton | Borough |
| Greater London | Region |
| England | Constituent Country |
| UK | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
51° 25' 51'' North , 0° 13' 31'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Pit (Flooded) - last checked 2020
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earlsfield | 15,562 (2011) | 3.1km |
| Morden | 48,233 (2017) | 4.1km |
| New Malden | 23,818 (2015) | 4.2km |
| Mitcham | 48,311 (2014) | 5.0km |
| Kingston upon Thames | 10,001 (2018) | 5.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland | Twickenham | 8km |
| RockWatch | Picadilly, London | 11km |
| Sidcup Lapidary & Mineral Society | Bexleyheath, Kent | 26km |
| Essex Rock & Mineral Society | Shenfield, Essex | 44km |
| Sussex Mineral and Lapidary Society | Haywards Heath, West Sussex | 49km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Bluegate pond
Flint gravel extracted during the 19th century. Now flooded.
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Geochronology
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
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- AvaloniaVolcanic Arc
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- South-East England Sedimentary AreaGeologic Region
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