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Burma Railway Memorial

Sardinian Grey Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • Carboniferous

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Just found Sardinian Grey Granite in Burma Railway Memorial.

Carboniferous granite, quarried at Buddoso, Sardinia, Italy. Nearest stop: Mornington Crescent.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3889-burma-railway-memorial/

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Location of Geological Feature
A memorial plaque with a frame of white granite is mounted on a stand of crossed railway sleepers.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Buddoso, Sardinia, Italy
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Mornington Crescent
Address
Camden High Street NW1 0JH
Building architect
Chris Roche
Date of build
2012
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Burma Railway Memorial — Sardinian Grey Granite
Sardinian Grey Granite at Burma Railway Memorial
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Grant Thornton HouseRustenburg Bon Accord900 m · about 14 min walk
  • Statue of StephensonPeterhead Granite910 m · about 14 min walk

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