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30, Churchill Place

Giallo San Francisco

  • Igneous
  • Metagranite
  • Proterozoic

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Just found Giallo San Francisco in 30, Churchill Place.

Proterozoic metagranite, quarried at Barra de Sao Francisco, Espirito Santo, Brazil. Nearest stop: Canary Wharf.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1093-30-churchill-place/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Paving in the portico.
Rock Type
Metagranite
Geological Age
Proterozoic
Quarry Location
Barra de Sao Francisco, Espirito Santo, Brazil.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Canary Wharf
Address
30, Churchill Place E14 5EU
Building architect
Kohn Pederson Fox Associates
30, Churchill Place — Giallo San Francisco
Giallo San Francisco at 30, Churchill Place
Giallo San Francisco at 30, Churchill Place (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Rocket RestaurantCenia Limestone30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Jamie's RestaurantCenia Limestone70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Barclays Bank World BuildingRosa Porrinho90 m · about 1 min walk
  • 5, Churchill PlaceKashmir White Granite100 m · about 2 min walk
  • 30, North ColonnadeGarnet Metagranite140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Waitrose Canary WharfPietra di Luserna170 m · about 3 min walk

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

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