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Waterloo House

Dakota Mahogany

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 2.7 Ga

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Just found Dakota Mahogany in Waterloo House.

2.7 Ga granite, quarried at Millbank, South Dakota, USA. 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/2518-waterloo-house/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Modern granite cladding, added in the 1970s.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
2.7 Ga
Quarry Location
Millbank, South Dakota, USA
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Birmingham New Street
Address
71 New Street, Birmingham B2 4DU
Find out more
https://ruthsiddall.co.uk/Walks/Birmingham1-Centre.pdf
Waterloo House — Dakota Mahogany
Dakota Mahogany at Waterloo House
Dakota Mahogany at Waterloo House (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by R. Siddall, L. Hamilton, J. Schroder

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • GuardianDarley Dale Sandstone20 m · about 1 min walk
  • New Oxford HouseBird's Eye Marble40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Victoria Square HouseBessbrook Granite50 m · about 1 min walk
  • The RiverWatts Cliffe Sandstone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Council HouseDarley Dale Sandstone80 m · about 1 min walk
  • 122-124 Colmore RowFrosterley Marble90 m · about 1 min walk

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