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40, Spring Gardens (Hervia)

Dark Shap Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 397 Ma

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Just found Dark Shap Granite in 40, Spring Gardens (Hervia).

397 Ma granite, quarried at Shap Fell, Cumbria, UK. Nearest stop: Manchester Victoria.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4546-40-spring-gardens-hervia/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Decorative columns on the ground floor.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
397 Ma
Quarry Location
Shap Fell, Cumbria, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Manchester Victoria
Address
40, Spring Gardens M2 1EN
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
40, Spring Gardens (Hervia) — Dark Shap Granite
Dark Shap Granite at 40, Spring Gardens (Hervia)
Dark Shap Granite at 40, Spring Gardens (Hervia) (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 100, King StreetPortland Stone: Whitbed10 m · about 1 min walk
  • 1, York Street (Browns)Lazonby Sandstone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • The PinnacleCumbrian Green Slate60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Ship Canal HouseCornish Granite60 m · about 1 min walk
  • 71, King StreetCumbrian Green Slate.60 m · about 1 min walk
  • 42, Fountain StreetShimoga Gneiss80 m · about 1 min walk

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