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39 Essex Street

Peterhead Granite

  • Granite
  • 406 Ma

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Just found Peterhead Granite in 39 Essex Street.

406 Ma granite, quarried at Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeen. Nearest stop: Temple.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1290-39-essex-street/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations at doorways
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
406 Ma
Quarry Location
Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeen
Nearest station
Temple
Address
39, Essex Street WC2R 3AT
39 Essex Street — Peterhead Granite
Peterhead Granite at 39 Essex Street
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 10 Essex StreetLarvikite: Blue Pearl20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Two Temple PlacePortland Stone: Whitbed90 m · about 1 min walk
  • 217-225 StrandPeterhead Granite100 m · about 1 min walk
  • 217-225, StrandCairngall Granite100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Middle Temple Fountain CourtPortland Stone: Basebed100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Statue of Samuel JohnsonCrinoidal Limestone100 m · about 2 min walk

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