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The Hayes

Luoyuan Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • Cretaceous

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Just found Luoyuan Granite in The Hayes.

Cretaceous granite, quarried at Luoyuan, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China. Nearest stop: Cardiff Queen Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3373-the-hayes/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Coarse grained, pink granite paving slabs.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Luoyuan, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Cardiff Queen Street
Address
The Hayes CF10 1EG
Building architect
Chapman Taylor
Date of build
2009
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
The Hayes — Luoyuan Granite
Luoyuan Granite at The Hayes
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • G354 Dark Red Granite
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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • St David's Shopping CentreLeistadter Sandstone40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Statue of John BatchelorCornish Granite80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Street Furniture, The HayesBlack Pearl80 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Cambrian TapRadyr Stone170 m · about 3 min walk
  • John LewisBath Stone180 m · about 3 min walk
  • St John the Baptist ChurchDundry Stone240 m · about 4 min walk

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