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The Henry Moore Institute

Verde Prairi

  • Igneous
  • Charnockite
  • Middle Proterozoic

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Just found Verde Prairi in The Henry Moore Institute.

Middle Proterozoic charnockite, quarried at Riviere-a-Pierre, Quebec Province, Canada. Nearest stop: Leeds.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4572-the-henry-moore-institute/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
The exterior cladding on the wall facing The Headrow. A late conversion of a series of three previous properties next to the Leeds Art Gallery.
Rock Type
Charnockite
Geological Age
Middle Proterozoic
Quarry Location
Riviere-a-Pierre, Quebec Province, Canada
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Leeds
Address
74, The Headrow LS1 3AH
Building architect
Jeremy Dixon
Date of build
1993
The Henry Moore Institute — Verde Prairi
Verde Prairi at The Henry Moore Institute
Verde Prairi at The Henry Moore Institute (detail 2)
Verde Prairi at The Henry Moore Institute (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • War Memorial, The HeadrowCarrara Marble10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Gallery HouseLarvikite Blue Pearl20 m · about 1 min walk
  • 131, The HeadrowRustenburg Gabbro30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Leeds War MemorialCumbrian Green Slate30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Gaucho, 20-21, Park RowPeterhead Granite50 m · about 1 min walk
  • 20-22, Park RowDalbeattie Granite50 m · about 1 min walk

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