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Metropolis House

Otta Schist

  • Metamorphic
  • Schist
  • 400 Ma

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Just found Otta Schist in Metropolis House.

400 Ma schist, quarried at Otta, Norway. Nearest stop: Tottenham Court Road.

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding in service and utilities entrances on Windmill Street
Rock Type
Schist
Geological Age
400 Ma
Quarry Location
Otta, Norway.
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Tottenham Court Road
Address
33-45 Tottenham Court Road W1T 2ED
Metropolis House — Otta Schist
Otta Schist at Metropolis House
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • The Rising SunLarvikite: Emerald Pearl20 m · about 1 min walk
  • DFS, Tottenham Court RoadLarvikite: Marina Pearl40 m · about 1 min walk
  • 10 South CrescentLarvikite: Emerald Pearl60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Jack Horner PubPeterhead Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Fitzrovia BuildingEtna Basalt100 m · about 2 min walk
  • The Building CentreCornish Granite110 m · about 2 min walk

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