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Charing Cross

Cornish Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 290 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations. Much eroded and spalling granite.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Cornwall, England UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Charing Cross
Address
Charing Cross Station WC2N 5DR
Building architect
E. M. Barry
Date of build
1863
Charing Cross — Cornish Granite
Cornish Granite at Charing Cross
Cornish Granite at Charing Cross (detail 2)
Cornish Granite at Charing Cross (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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