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42 Southwark Bridge Road

Sardinian Pink Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 310 Ma

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Just found Sardinian Pink Granite in 42 Southwark Bridge Road.

310 Ma granite, quarried at Sardinia, Italy. Nearest stop: London Bridge.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1655-42-southwark-bridge-road/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding on the building.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
310 Ma
Quarry Location
Sardinia, Italy
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
London Bridge
Address
44 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 9HH
42 Southwark Bridge Road — Sardinian Pink Granite
Sardinian Pink Granite at 42 Southwark Bridge Road
Sardinian Pink Granite at 42 Southwark Bridge Road (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by RS

Nearby

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  • Southwark RoomsSchist20 m · about 1 min walk
  • 57 Southwark StreetOtta Schist30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Emerson StreetYork Stone230 m · about 4 min walk
  • Tunnel under Southwark BridgeLake District Green Slate330 m · about 5 min walk
  • Pret-a-MangerPortland Grove Whitbed360 m · about 6 min walk
  • 'Fana'Travertine360 m · about 6 min walk

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