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Portcullis House

Merrivale Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 280 Ma

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Just found Merrivale Granite in Portcullis House.

280 Ma granite, quarried at Merrivale, Dartmoor, Devon. Nearest stop: Westminster.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/416-portcullis-house/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
280 Ma
Quarry Location
Merrivale, Dartmoor, Devon
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Westminster
Address
Bridge Street SW1A 2LW
Building architect
Michael Hopkins & Partners
Date of build
2001
Portcullis House — Merrivale Granite
Merrivale Granite at Portcullis House
Merrivale Granite at Portcullis House (detail 2)
Merrivale Granite at Portcullis House (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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