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Barclays Bank World Building

Rosa Porrinho

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 288 Ma

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Just found Rosa Porrinho in Barclays Bank World Building.

288 Ma granite, quarried at O Porrino, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. Nearest stop: Canary Wharf.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/618-barclays-bank-world-building/

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Location of Geological Feature
Pink granite paving and kerbstones in front of the building.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
288 Ma
Quarry Location
O Porrino, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Canary Wharf
Address
1 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf E14 5HP
Building architect
Pringle Brandon
Date of build
2005
Barclays Bank World Building — Rosa Porrinho
Rosa Porrinho at Barclays Bank World Building
Rosa Porrinho at Barclays Bank World Building (detail 2)
Rosa Porrinho at Barclays Bank World Building (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Waitrose Canary WharfGolden Dawn Sandstone160 m · about 3 min walk

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