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1, London Bridge

Salmon Pink Granite

  • Metamorphic
  • Gneiss
  • Precambrian

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Just found Salmon Pink Granite in 1, London Bridge.

Precambrian gneiss, quarried at Brazil. Nearest stop: London Bridge.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
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Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
The main cladding stone on the walls.
Rock Type
Gneiss
Geological Age
Precambrian
Quarry Location
Brazil
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
London Bridge
Address
1, London Bridge SE1 9BG
Building architect
John S. Bonnington Partnership
Date of build
1986
1, London Bridge — Salmon Pink Granite
Salmon Pink Granite at 1, London Bridge
Salmon Pink Granite at 1, London Bridge (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Southwark Cathedral Chapter HouseCadeby Stone120 m · about 2 min walk
  • London BridgeMerrivale Granite130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Southwark CathedralPurbeck Marble150 m · about 2 min walk
  • Southwark Cathedral PorchPurbeck Marble160 m · about 2 min walk
  • Cotton's Centre, Cotton's WharfGolden Carioca Granite210 m · about 3 min walk
  • Winchester PalaceKentish Ragstone230 m · about 4 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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