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18, Park Row

Shap Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 400 Ma

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Just found Shap Granite in 18, Park Row.

400 Ma granite, quarried at Shap, Cumbria, England. Nearest stop: Leeds.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2973-18-park-row/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Frame around the doorway.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
400 Ma
Quarry Location
Shap, Cumbria, England
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Leeds
Address
18, Park Row LS1 5JA
18, Park Row — Shap Granite
Shap Granite at 18, Park Row
    Entry submitted by Stephen Davies

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  • 20 Park RowPeterhead Granite10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Gaucho, 20-21, Park RowPeterhead Granite10 m · about 1 min walk
  • 20-22, Park RowDalbeattie Granite10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Flight ClubRingby Sandstone20 m · about 1 min walk
  • KH HouseLarvikite Emerald Pearl30 m · about 1 min walk
  • 3, South ParadeBon Accord Gabbro30 m · about 1 min walk

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