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BBC Broadcasting House

Azul de Alpalhao Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 306 Ma.

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Just found Azul de Alpalhao Granite in BBC Broadcasting House.

306 Ma. granite, quarried at Alentejo, Portugal. Nearest stop: Oxford Circus.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/244-bbc-broadcasting-house/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Paving in the Plaza.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
306 Ma.
Quarry Location
Alentejo, Portugal
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Oxford Circus
Address
BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place W1A 1AA
Building architect
Mark Pimlott
Date of build
2013
BBC Broadcasting House — Azul de Alpalhao Granite
Azul de Alpalhao Granite at BBC Broadcasting House
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • 60, Great Portland StreetPietra Basaltina180 m · about 3 min walk
  • Morley HouseBoulonnais Marble180 m · about 3 min walk
  • 83-85, Mortimer StreetVirbo Granite190 m · about 3 min walk

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