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Gerrard Buildings

Cornish Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 290 Ma

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Just found Cornish Granite in Gerrard Buildings.

290 Ma granite, quarried at Various Locations in Cornwall, England, UK. Nearest stop: Piccadilly Circus.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4023-gerrard-buildings/

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Location of Geological Feature
A large building with a granite foundation on the ground floor. The building extends across the block to Gerrard Street.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Various Locations in Cornwall, England, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Piccadilly Circus
Address
Lisle Street WC2
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Gerrard Buildings — Cornish Granite
Cornish Granite at Gerrard Buildings
Cornish Granite at Gerrard Buildings (detail 2)
Cornish Granite at Gerrard Buildings (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • New Chinese GateFangshan Marble70 m · about 1 min walk
  • De Hems Dutch Café BarCairngall Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • De Hems Dutch Cafe BarPeterhead Granite80 m · about 1 min walk

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