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17, Quay Street

Carmen Red Granite

  • Igneous
  • Rapakivi Granite
  • 1.6 Ga

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Just found Carmen Red Granite in 17, Quay Street.

1.6 Ga rapakivi granite, quarried at Ruotila & Sippola, Virolahti, SE Finland. Nearest stop: Deansgate.

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Location of Geological Feature
Red Granite cladding on the front of the building.
Rock Type
Rapakivi Granite
Geological Age
1.6 Ga
Quarry Location
Ruotila & Sippola, Virolahti, SE Finland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Deansgate
Address
St Johns Court, 17 Quay Street M3 3HN
Building architect
Bowker Sadler Architects
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
17, Quay Street — Carmen Red Granite
Carmen Red Granite at 17, Quay Street
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 15, Quay StreetHall Dale Stone10 m · about 1 min walk
  • 102, Quay StreetLarvikite Marina Pearl10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Sunlight HousePortland Stone: Whitbed60 m · about 1 min walk
  • The North Face DeansgateSwedish Red Granite90 m · about 1 min walk
  • 201, DeansgateHall Dale Stone100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Elliott HouseLazonby Sandstone150 m · about 2 min walk

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