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31, Gresham Street

Verde Fonteine

  • Igneous
  • Granite-Charnockite
  • 1.0 Ga

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Just found Verde Fonteine in 31, Gresham Street.

1.0 Ga granite-charnockite, quarried at Garies, Bitterfontein & Vanrhynsdorp, Namaqualand, South Africa. Nearest stop: Bank.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1043-31-gresham-street/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding on foundations.
Rock Type
Granite-Charnockite
Geological Age
1.0 Ga
Quarry Location
Garies, Bitterfontein & Vanrhynsdorp, Namaqualand, South Africa.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bank
Address
31, Gresham Street EC2V 7QA
31, Gresham Street — Verde Fonteine
Verde Fonteine at 31, Gresham Street
Verde Fonteine at 31, Gresham Street (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

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  • 10, Gresham StreetNero Zimbabwe20 m · about 1 min walk
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  • 51-55, Gresham StreetBianco Sardo60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Goldsmith's HallGiant Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • St Albans CourtYork Stone80 m · about 1 min walk
  • 2, Gresham StreetPortland Stone: Whitbed100 m · about 2 min walk

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