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105-113, Deansgate

Darley Dale Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found Darley Dale Sandstone in 105-113, Deansgate.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Darley Dale, Derbyshire, England, 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/4560-105-113-deansgate/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone. The building is on the corner of John Dalton Street and Deansgate.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Darley Dale, Derbyshire, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Manchester Victoria
Address
111, Deansgate M3 2BQ
Building architect
Pennington & Bridgen
Date of build
1876
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
105-113, Deansgate — Darley Dale Sandstone
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

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  • Ridgefield HouseTivoli Travertine70 m · about 1 min walk
  • 18, King StreetNew Red Sandstone70 m · about 1 min walk
  • House of FraserDalbeattie Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • John Rylands LibraryPenrith Sandstone90 m · about 1 min walk
  • 19 -23 King StreetLarvikite Blue Pearl110 m · about 2 min walk

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