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Torrington Square

G341 Chinese Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • Unknown

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Just found G341 Chinese Granite in Torrington Square.

Unknown granite, quarried at Shandong Province, China. Nearest stop: Goodge Street.

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Location of Geological Feature
Paving, using grey granite with pink and white phenocrysts of feldspar.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
Unknown
Quarry Location
Shandong Province, China
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Goodge Street
Address
Torrington Square, Bloomsbury WC1E 7JL
Torrington Square — G341 Chinese Granite
G341 Chinese Granite at Torrington Square
G341 Chinese Granite at Torrington Square (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Birkbeck CollegePortland Stone: Whitbed30 m · about 1 min walk
  • University of London Senate HouseDe Lank Silver Grey Granite120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic ArtsPortland Stone: Whitbed120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Bonham-Carter HousePortland Stone: Whitbed130 m · about 2 min walk
  • London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineVerde Alpi140 m · about 2 min walk
  • UCL Malet PlaceDe Lank Silver Grey Granite160 m · about 3 min walk

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