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60, Great Portland Street

Pietra Basaltina

  • Igneous
  • Tuff
  • Quaternary

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Just found Pietra Basaltina in 60, Great Portland Street.

Quaternary tuff, quarried at Bagnoregio, Viterbo Province, Lazio, Italy. Nearest stop: Oxford Circus.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/108-60-great-portland-street/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding and paving stones around building.
Rock Type
Tuff
Geological Age
Quaternary
Quarry Location
Bagnoregio, Viterbo Province, Lazio, Italy
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Oxford Circus
Address
60, Great Portland Street W1W 7RT
Building architect
Archer Architects
Date of build
2008
60, Great Portland Street — Pietra Basaltina
Pietra Basaltina at 60, Great Portland Street
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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

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