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The Old Bank

Rubislaw Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 470 Ma

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Just found Rubislaw Granite in The Old Bank.

470 Ma granite, quarried at Rubislaw, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. Nearest stop: Sutton.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4736-the-old-bank/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Grey granite used as cladding at foundation level.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
470 Ma
Quarry Location
Rubislaw, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Sutton
Address
2, High Street SM1 1HN
Date of build
Early 20th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
The Old Bank — Rubislaw Granite
Rubislaw Granite at The Old Bank
Rubislaw Granite at The Old Bank (detail 2)
Rubislaw Granite at The Old Bank (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall & Amy Edgington

More stone at The Old Bank

  • Portland Stone: Whitbed

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Bank ChambersUthammar Granite10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Grove Road Car ParkWhinstone60 m · about 1 min walk
  • 17, High StreetPortland Stone: Whitbed70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Sutton Masonic HallClipsham Stone80 m · about 1 min walk
  • 26, High StreetAncaster Freestone80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Sutton Post OfficePortland Stone: Whitbed120 m · about 2 min walk

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