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St Matthew's Church Gateposts

Rubislaw Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 470 Ma

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Just found Rubislaw Granite in St Matthew's Church Gateposts.

470 Ma granite. Nearest stop: Brixton.

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Location of Geological Feature
Granite used for the gateposts at the entrance to the churchyard. This is much weathered and dirty, but it may be Aberdeenshire Rubislaw Granite.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
470 Ma
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Brixton
Address
Brixton Hill SW2 1JF
Building architect
C. F. Porden
Date of build
1822
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
St Matthew's Church Gateposts — Rubislaw Granite
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • St Matthew's ChurchBath Stone20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Black Cultural ArchivesAncaster Freestone90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Henry Budd MemorialCornish Granite100 m · about 2 min walk
  • African & Caribbean War MemorialAncaster Freestone110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Windrush Square Stone BenchSesame Black Granite (G654)130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Sir Henry Tate MemorialPortland Stone: Whitbed140 m · about 2 min walk

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