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Farringdon Court

Paarl Grey Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 560-520 Ma

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Just found Paarl Grey Granite in Farringdon Court.

560-520 Ma granite, quarried at Paarl Mountain, Western Cape, South Africa. Nearest stop: Farringdon.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/307-farringdon-court/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Wall cladding.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
560-520 Ma
Quarry Location
Paarl Mountain, Western Cape, South Africa
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Farringdon
Address
Farringdon Court, Farringdon Road, EC1
Farringdon Court — Paarl Grey Granite
Paarl Grey Granite at Farringdon Court
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Farringdon StationJura Marble40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Port of London Authority BuildingPortland Stone: Grove Whitbed130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Smithfield MarketMerrivale Granite170 m · about 3 min walk
  • 33 Snow HillMegacrystic Cornish Granite260 m · about 4 min walk
  • 40, Holborn ViaductRaw Silk260 m · about 4 min walk
  • Euro BuildingGrey marble260 m · about 4 min walk

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