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28, Market Street

Sardinian Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 280 Ma

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Just found Sardinian Granite in 28, Market Street.

280 Ma granite, quarried at Sardinia, Italy. Nearest stop: Manchester Victoria.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
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Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Pale granite bands in the building cladding.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
280 Ma
Quarry Location
Sardinia, Italy
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Manchester Victoria
Address
28, Market Street M1 1PW
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
28, Market Street — Sardinian Granite
Sardinian Granite at 28, Market Street
    Entry submitted by Stephen Davies

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 100, Market StreetPeterhead Granite10 m · about 1 min walk
  • 28 Market StreetLarvikite: Marina Pearl40 m · about 1 min walk
  • 2, Market StreetMillstone Grit Sandstone60 m · about 1 min walk
  • 19, Spring GardensCarmen Red120 m · about 2 min walk
  • 1, York Street (Browns)Lazonby Sandstone170 m · about 3 min walk
  • Royal Sun Alliance BuildingBaltic Brown Granite180 m · about 3 min walk

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