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65, Chandos Place

Kashmir White Granite

  • Igneous
  • Gneiss
  • Proterozoic

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Just found Kashmir White Granite in 65, Chandos Place.

Proterozoic gneiss, quarried at Madurai, Tamrapatti & Melur, Tamil Nadu, India. Nearest stop: Oxford Circus.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/600-65-chandos-place/

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding on superstructure around the doorway. Studded with spectacular, red, garnets.
Rock Type
Gneiss
Geological Age
Proterozoic
Quarry Location
Madurai, Tamrapatti & Melur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Oxford Circus
Address
65, Chandos Place WC2N 4HG
65, Chandos Place — Kashmir White Granite
Kashmir White Granite at 65, Chandos Place
Kashmir White Granite at 65, Chandos Place (detail 2)
Kashmir White Granite at 65, Chandos Place (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 53, Chandos PlaceSandstone40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Zimbabwe HouseCornish Granite90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Institute of Chinese MedicinePeterhead Granite100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Nationwide Savings BankSardinian Grey Granite130 m · about 2 min walk
  • London Coliseum Opera HouseVanevik Granite140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Notes CafeCorennie Granite140 m · about 2 min walk

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