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25, Copthall Avenue

Indian Tan Brown

  • Igneous
  • Granite - Charnockite
  • Proterozoic

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Just found Indian Tan Brown in 25, Copthall Avenue.

Proterozoic granite - charnockite, quarried at Karimnagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. Nearest stop: Moorgate.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2927-25-copthall-avenue/

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Location of Geological Feature
Two large pillars either side of the main entrance at the corner of Copthall Avenue and London Wall.
Rock Type
Granite - Charnockite
Geological Age
Proterozoic
Quarry Location
Karimnagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Moorgate
Address
25, Copthall Avenue EC2R 7BP
25, Copthall Avenue — Indian Tan Brown
Indian Tan Brown at 25, Copthall Avenue
Indian Tan Brown at 25, Copthall Avenue (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 43, London WallCafe Royal Granite10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Waterstones, London WallCharnockite, possibly Cafe Imperial10 m · about 1 min walk
  • London Metropolitan UniversityPenryn Granite80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Habib HouseLamorna Granite90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Carphone WarehouseLarvikite: Marina Pearl120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Traffic IslandYork Stone130 m · about 2 min walk

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