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University of Westminster

Carnsew Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 290 Ma

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Just found Carnsew Granite in University of Westminster.

290 Ma granite, quarried at Mabe, Penryn, Cornwall, UK. Nearest stop: Oxford Circus.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/550-university-of-westminster/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations and building material on the ground floor.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Mabe, Penryn, Cornwall, UK.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Oxford Circus
Address
309, Regent Street W1B 2HW
Building architect
George A. Mitchell & F. T. Verity
Date of build
1911
University of Westminster — Carnsew Granite
Carnsew Granite at University of Westminster
Carnsew Granite at University of Westminster (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • The PhoenixBon Accord Red100 m · about 1 min walk
  • The CockVirbo Granite100 m · about 2 min walk
  • The GeorgePeterhead Granite110 m · about 2 min walk
  • All Souls ChurchBath Stone120 m · about 2 min walk
  • 60, Great Portland StreetPietra Basaltina130 m · about 2 min walk

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