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Charing Cross Station

Mountsorrel Granodiorite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • Ordovician

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Just found Mountsorrel Granodiorite in Charing Cross Station.

Ordovician granite, quarried at Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, UK. Nearest stop: Charing Cross.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1136-charing-cross-station/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Cobbles in the forecourt.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
Ordovician
Quarry Location
Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, UK.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Charing Cross
Address
Charing Cross Station WC2N 5DR
Charing Cross Station — Mountsorrel Granodiorite
Mountsorrel Granodiorite at Charing Cross Station
Mountsorrel Granodiorite at Charing Cross Station (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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