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11 locations recorded with this geological age.

  1. 1, Embankment PlaceCompany signIgneous·Dolerite·near Charing Cross
  2. 10, Gresham StreetBlack stone used for foundations and fountain.Igneous·Dolerite·near Bank
  3. 2-3, Triton SquareBlack granite cladding the building. Because this stone takes a high polish, it is impossible to photograph.Igneous·Dolerite·near Warren Street
  4. 53, Chandos PlaceFoundations and dressing around doorways.Igneous·Dolerite·near Charing Cross
  5. Bernardo's MemorialMain building stone.Igneous·Dolerite·near Barkingside
  6. Claridge'sBlack stone dressings.Igneous·Dolerite·near Bond Street
  7. Cotton Bud FountainBlack stone used for the circular base of the pink granite cotton bud.Igneous·Dolerite·near Manchester Victoria
  8. The HeronThe tower is clad with highly polished, black dolerite.Igneous·Dolerite·near Moorgate
  9. HMS Lapwing MemorialStone used for the memorial.Igneous·Dolerite·near Audley End
  10. University College Hospital (UCH)Foundations on the corner with Gower Street.Igneous·Dolerite·near Euston Square
  11. Water Feature: Oozells SquareKerbs on the edge of the rill.Igneous·Dolerite·near Birmingham New Street

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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