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Blackfriars Bridge

Ross of Mull Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 418 Ma

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Just found Ross of Mull Granite in Blackfriars Bridge.

418 Ma granite, quarried at Tormore, Mull, Hebrides, Scotland, UK. Nearest stop: Blackfriars.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/250-blackfriars-bridge/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Columns
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
418 Ma
Quarry Location
Tormore, Mull, Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Blackfriars
Address
Blackfriars Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge — Ross of Mull Granite
Ross of Mull Granite at Blackfriars Bridge
Ross of Mull Granite at Blackfriars Bridge (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Dorset HouseLamorna Granite190 m · about 3 min walk
  • Oxo Tower YardLake District Green Slate240 m · about 4 min walk
  • Christ Church SouthwarkYork Stone240 m · about 4 min walk
  • Statue of Queen VictoriaPeterhead Granite270 m · about 4 min walk
  • Friars Bridge CourtBaltic Brown360 m · about 6 min walk
  • 'Fana'Travertine360 m · about 6 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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