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15, Westferrry Circus

Porkkala Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.6 Ga

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Just found Porkkala Granite in 15, Westferrry Circus.

1.6 Ga granite, quarried at Porkkala, Helsinki, Finland. Nearest stop: Canary Wharf.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1114-15-westferrry-circus/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.6 Ga
Quarry Location
Porkkala, Helsinki, Finland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Canary Wharf
Address
15, Westferrry Circus E14 4BE
Building architect
Terry Farrell & Partners
Date of build
2001
15, Westferrry Circus — Porkkala Granite
Porkkala Granite at 15, Westferrry Circus
Porkkala Granite at 15, Westferrry Circus (detail 2)
Porkkala Granite at 15, Westferrry Circus (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Bupa DentalGiallo Veneziano120 m · about 2 min walk
  • 17, Columbus CourtyardVerde Maritaca130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Credit Suisse, 1, Cabot SquareJet Mist150 m · about 2 min walk

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