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Morley House

Dakota Mahogany Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite-Charnockite
  • 2.7 Ga

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Just found Dakota Mahogany Granite in Morley House.

2.7 Ga granite-charnockite, quarried at Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota, USA. Nearest stop: Chancery Lane.

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Location of Geological Feature
Granite used for foundations.
Rock Type
Granite-Charnockite
Geological Age
2.7 Ga
Quarry Location
Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota, USA
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Chancery Lane
Address
26, Holborn Viaduct EC1A 2AQ
Morley House — Dakota Mahogany Granite
Dakota Mahogany Granite at Morley House
Dakota Mahogany Granite at Morley House (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Portland Stone: Whitbed

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Atlantic HousePlumpton Red Lazonby Sandstone30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Holborn ViaductRoss of Mull Granite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • City TempleBath Stone40 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Fable Restaurant, Holborn ViaductPortland Stone: Whitbed40 m · about 1 min walk
  • 21, Holborn ViaductPlumpton Red Lazonby Sandstone70 m · about 1 min walk
  • 33 Snow HillMegacrystic Cornish Granite80 m · about 1 min walk

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