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Adelaide House

Carnsew Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 290 Ma

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Just found Carnsew Granite in Adelaide House.

290 Ma granite, quarried at Mabe, Penryn, Cornwall, UK. Nearest stop: Monument.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1015-adelaide-house/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Mabe, Penryn, Cornwall, UK.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Monument
Address
London Bridge EC4R 9HA
Adelaide House — Carnsew Granite
Carnsew Granite at Adelaide House
Carnsew Granite at Adelaide House (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Fishmongers' HallGiant Granite40 m · about 1 min walk
  • London BridgeGiant Granite50 m · about 1 min walk
  • London Bridge StairsGiant Granite50 m · about 1 min walk
  • 24 Monument StreetPortland Fancy beach Whitbed120 m · about 2 min walk
  • The MonumentPortland Stone: Whitbed120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Memorial to Robert HookeCommorative Plaque130 m · about 2 min walk

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