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Duchess Walk

Zhangpu Green Granite

  • Igneous
  • Diorite
  • Cretaceous

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Just found Zhangpu Green Granite in Duchess Walk.

Cretaceous diorite, quarried at Zhangpu County, Fujian, China. Nearest stop: London Bridge.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1771-duchess-walk/

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Location of Geological Feature
Green paving setts.
Rock Type
Diorite
Geological Age
Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Zhangpu County, Fujian, China
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
London Bridge
Address
Duchess Walk SE1 2SD
Building architect
Squire & Partners
Date of build
2017
Duchess Walk — Zhangpu Green Granite
Zhangpu Green Granite at Duchess Walk
Zhangpu Green Granite at Duchess Walk (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

More stone at Duchess Walk

  • Black Pearl

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Tower BridgeCheesewring Granite60 m · about 1 min walk
  • One Tower BridgeBlack Pearl80 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Bridge LoungeLarvikite: Emerald Pearl200 m · about 3 min walk
  • More LondonCarlow Blue220 m · about 4 min walk
  • Tooley StreetCaithness Flagstone430 m · about 7 min walk
  • White Tower, Tower of LondonReigate Stone440 m · about 7 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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