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Westferry Circus Crescent

Giallo Veneziano

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 576 Ma

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Just found Giallo Veneziano in Westferry Circus Crescent.

576 Ma granite, quarried at Nova Venecia, 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/1152-westferry-circus-crescent/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
576 Ma
Quarry Location
Nova Venecia, Espirito Santo, Brazil.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Canary Wharf
Address
Westferry Circus E14
Building architect
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Date of build
1991
Westferry Circus Crescent — Giallo Veneziano
Giallo Veneziano at Westferry Circus Crescent
Giallo Veneziano at Westferry Circus Crescent (detail 2)
Giallo Veneziano at Westferry Circus Crescent (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Bupa DentalGiallo Veneziano60 m · about 1 min walk
  • East London Family CourtJura Marble120 m · about 2 min walk
  • 15, Westferrry CircusPorkkala Granite120 m · about 2 min walk
  • 17, Columbus CourtyardVerde Maritaca120 m · about 2 min walk
  • 11, Westferry CircusVerde Ubatuba120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Statue of Robert MilliganPeterhead Granite210 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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