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William Hill, 11-13 Westgate

Baltic Brown

  • Igneous
  • Rapakivi Granite
  • 1.6 - 1.5 Ga

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Just found Baltic Brown in William Hill, 11-13 Westgate.

1.6 - 1.5 Ga rapakivi granite, quarried at Ylamaa, Suo-Antilla, Finland. Nearest stop: Huddersfield.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5344-william-hill-11-13-westgate/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Exterior panelling to the left of their door entranc.
Rock Type
Rapakivi Granite
Geological Age
1.6 - 1.5 Ga
Quarry Location
Ylamaa, Suo-Antilla, Finland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Huddersfield
Address
11-13 Westgate HD1 1NP
Date of build
1918
William Hill, 11-13 Westgate — Baltic Brown
Baltic Brown at William Hill, 11-13 Westgate
Baltic Brown at William Hill, 11-13 Westgate (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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  • National Westminster BankSardinian Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Pearl Assurance HouseLarvikite Blue Pearl80 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Cherry Tree PubCumbrian Green Slate80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Windsor ChambersDakota Imperial Mahogany90 m · about 1 min walk

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