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Friends Provident House

Grigio Perla Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 300 Ma

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Just found Grigio Perla Granite in Friends Provident House.

300 Ma granite, quarried at Buddoso, Sardinia, Italy. Nearest stop: Leeds.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4717-friends-provident-house/

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Location of Geological Feature
Blocks at either side of the steps to the main entrance. These are clearly a more recent addition to this 1930's building.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
300 Ma
Quarry Location
Buddoso, Sardinia, Italy
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Leeds
Address
13-14, South Parade LS1 5QS
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall. 
Friends Provident House — Grigio Perla Granite
Grigio Perla Granite at Friends Provident House
Grigio Perla Granite at Friends Provident House (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Sukhothai RestaurantBlue Pearl Larvikite20 m · about 1 min walk
  • 10, South ParadeJura Marble30 m · about 1 min walk
  • 3, South ParadeBon Accord Gabbro40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Flight ClubMillstone Grit50 m · about 1 min walk
  • 131, The HeadrowRustenburg Gabbro50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Gallery HouseLarvikite Blue Pearl60 m · about 1 min walk

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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