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115 Colmore Row

Giallo Dorata

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • Neoproterozoic

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Just found Giallo Dorata in 115 Colmore Row.

Neoproterozoic granite, quarried at Espirito Santo, Brazil. Nearest stop: Birmingham New Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2431-115-colmore-row/

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Location of Geological Feature
Stonecladding on building facade.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
Neoproterozoic
Quarry Location
Espirito Santo, Brazil
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Birmingham New Street
Address
115 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AL
Find out more
https://ruthsiddall.co.uk/Walks/Birmingham1-Centre.pdf
115 Colmore Row — Giallo Dorata
Giallo Dorata at 115 Colmore Row
Giallo Dorata at 115 Colmore Row (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by R. Siddall, L. Hamilton, J. Schroder

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 110 Colmore RowDalbeattie Granite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • 122-124 Colmore RowFrosterley Marble30 m · about 1 min walk
  • 125 Colmore RowGiallo Cecilia30 m · about 1 min walk
  • The West Bromwich Building SocietyLarvikite: Marina Pearl80 m · about 1 min walk
  • New Oxford HouseVerdi Alpi80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Waterloo HouseBaltic Brown90 m · about 1 min walk

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