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Mermaid Conference Centre

Montorfano Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • Permian

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Just found Montorfano Granite in Mermaid Conference Centre.

Permian granite, quarried at Monte Orfano, Lago Maggiore, Italy. Nearest stop: Blackfriars.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/193-mermaid-conference-centre/

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Location of Geological Feature
Pale grey granite cladding the building.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
Permian
Quarry Location
Monte Orfano, Lago Maggiore, Italy
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Blackfriars
Address
Puddle Dock, Blackfriars EC4V 3DB
Mermaid Conference Centre — Montorfano Granite
Montorfano Granite at Mermaid Conference Centre
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Rudd's BarCairngall Granite50 m · about 1 min walk
  • 160 Queen Victoria StreetMoca Creme70 m · about 1 min walk
  • 160, Queen Victoria StreetVerde Maritaca80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Drinking Fountain New Bridge StreetCraignair Granite120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Drinking Fountain Blackfriars StationPeterhead Granite140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Statue of Queen VictoriaPeterhead Granite200 m · about 3 min walk

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