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HSBC Bank

Sardinian Grey Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 290 Ma

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Just found Sardinian Grey Granite in HSBC Bank.

290 Ma granite, quarried at Buddoso, Sardinia, Italy. Nearest stop: South Woodford.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3888-hsbc-bank/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding on the shop front.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Buddoso, Sardinia, Italy
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
South Woodford
Address
20-21, Electric Parade E18 2LX
Building architect
A&Q Partnership
Date of build
20th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
HSBC Bank — Sardinian Grey Granite
Sardinian Grey Granite at HSBC Bank
Sardinian Grey Granite at HSBC Bank (detail 2)
Sardinian Grey Granite at HSBC Bank (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Howard Anderson

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • NatWest BankAncaster Stone340 m · about 5 min walk
  • St Mary's Churchyard South WoodfordMountsorrel Granodiorite360 m · about 6 min walk
  • St Mary's Church South WoodfordMarkfieldite360 m · about 6 min walk
  • Mohabir RestaurantBaltic Brown560 m · about 9 min walk
  • High Road, Woodford GreenLarvikite: Notteroy720 m · about 11 min walk
  • Holy Trinity ChurchAncaster Stone790 m · about 12 min walk

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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