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1, Embankment Place

Belfast Black

  • Igneous
  • Gabbro
  • 2054 Ma

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Just found Belfast Black in 1, Embankment Place.

2054 Ma gabbro, quarried at Wapadskloof, Belfast, South Africa. Nearest stop: Charing Cross.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/49-1-embankment-place/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Bases of the columns
Rock Type
Gabbro
Geological Age
2054 Ma
Quarry Location
Wapadskloof, Belfast, South Africa
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Charing Cross
Address
1, Embankment Place, Villiers Street WC2N 6RQ
1, Embankment Place — Belfast Black
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • York House WatergatePortland Stone: Whitbed30 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Arches, Villiers StreetVerde Ubatuba40 m · about 1 min walk
  • William Smith Commemorative PlaqueCommemorative Plaque60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Embankment PlaceVerde Ubatuba100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Charing Cross StationMarkfieldite130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Statue of BurnsPeterhead Granite150 m · about 2 min walk

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