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12, Park Row

Verde Fontein Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite - Charnockite
  • Proterozoic

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Just found Verde Fontein Granite in 12, Park Row.

Proterozoic granite - charnockite, quarried at South Africa. Nearest stop: Leeds.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2949-12-park-row/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Grey-green granite building cladding.
Rock Type
Granite - Charnockite
Geological Age
Proterozoic
Quarry Location
South Africa
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Leeds
Address
12, Park Row LS1 5HD
12, Park Row — Verde Fontein Granite
Verde Fontein Granite at 12, Park Row
    Entry submitted by Stephen Davies

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 14, Park RowCornish Granite20 m · about 1 min walk
  • 16, Park RowBon Accord Red20 m · about 1 min walk
  • 1, Park RowBaltic Brown20 m · about 1 min walk
  • 36, Park RowPortland Stone Whitbed30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Head of SteamBaltic Brown30 m · about 1 min walk
  • El Gato Negro Tapas BarGaisby Rock50 m · about 1 min walk

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