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Princess Diana Memorial Fountain

De Lank Silver Grey Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 287 Ma

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Just found De Lank Silver Grey Granite in Princess Diana Memorial Fountain.

287 Ma granite, quarried at St Breward, Cornwall, UK. Nearest stop: Knightsbridge.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/632-princess-diana-memorial-fountain/

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone for the circular fountain.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
287 Ma
Quarry Location
St Breward, Cornwall, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Knightsbridge
Address
Hyde Park, West Carriage Drive, London W2 2UH
Princess Diana Memorial Fountain — De Lank Silver Grey Granite
De Lank Silver Grey Granite at Princess Diana Memorial Fountain
De Lank Silver Grey Granite at Princess Diana Memorial Fountain (detail 2)
De Lank Silver Grey Granite at Princess Diana Memorial Fountain (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Albert MemorialHopton Wood Stone480 m · about 7 min walk
  • Royal School of MinesPortland Stone: Whitbed640 m · about 10 min walk
  • Royal Albert HallScoutmoor York Stone650 m · about 10 min walk
  • Statue of JennerPeterhead Granite670 m · about 10 min walk
  • Italian Gardens FountainCarrara Sicilian Marble680 m · about 11 min walk
  • Italian PavillionPortland Stone: Whitbed720 m · about 11 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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