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Mr. Thomas's Chop House

Uthammar Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.4 Ga

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Just found Uthammar Granite in Mr. Thomas's Chop House.

1.4 Ga granite, quarried at Oskarshamm, Kalmar, Sweden. Nearest stop: Manchester Piccadilly.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4482-mr-thomas-s-chop-house/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
The building is on the corner of St Ann's Alley and Cross Street. The exterior pillars around the entrance door and windows are all constructed using this red granite.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.4 Ga
Quarry Location
Oskarshamm, Kalmar, Sweden
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Manchester Piccadilly
Address
52, Cross Street M2 7AR
Building architect
Mills & Murgatroyd
Date of build
1867
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Mr. Thomas's Chop House — Uthammar Granite
Uthammar Granite at Mr. Thomas's Chop House
Uthammar Granite at Mr. Thomas's Chop House (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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  • 4 Cross StreetRoss of Mull Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Kala BistroLarvikite Bronze Pearl70 m · about 1 min walk
  • St Ann's ChurchVarious Sandstones70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Hancocks, 29, King StreetCarrara Sicilian Marble70 m · about 1 min walk

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