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5, Aldermanbury Square

Carrara Borghini Marble

  • Metamorphic
  • Marble
  • Lower Jurassic

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Just found Carrara Borghini Marble in 5, Aldermanbury Square.

Lower Jurassic marble, quarried at Carrara, Massa & Carrara Province, Italy. Nearest stop: Barbican.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/105-5-aldermanbury-square/

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Location of Geological Feature
Upright portion of seating.
Rock Type
Marble
Geological Age
Lower Jurassic
Quarry Location
Carrara, Massa & Carrara Province, Italy.
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Barbican
Address
5, Aldermanbury Square EC2V 7BP
Building architect
Eric Parry Architects
Date of build
2007
5, Aldermanbury Square — Carrara Borghini Marble
Carrara Borghini Marble at 5, Aldermanbury Square
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Lee House, Barbican CentreBalmoral Granite40 m · about 1 min walk
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  • St Albans CourtYork Stone100 m · about 2 min walk
  • The Red HerringBianco Sardo150 m · about 2 min walk
  • 51-55, Gresham StreetBianco Sardo150 m · about 2 min walk
  • GuildhallKentish Ragstone160 m · about 3 min walk

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