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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, UCH

Rosa Beta Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 325 Ma

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Just found Rosa Beta Granite in Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, UCH.

325 Ma granite, quarried at Arzachena, Sardinia, Italy. Nearest stop: Euston Square.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/698-elizabeth-garrett-anderson-wing-uch/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Paving in front of entrance.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
325 Ma
Quarry Location
Arzachena, Sardinia, Italy.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Euston Square
Address
25, Grafton Way WC1E 6BD
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, UCH — Rosa Beta Granite
Rosa Beta Granite at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, UCH
Rosa Beta Granite at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, UCH (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • University College Hospital, Beaumont PlaceIndian Royal Brown20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Maple HouseRiviere-a-Pierre Granite80 m · about 1 min walk
  • UCL Cruciform BuildingCorrennie Granite100 m · about 2 min walk
  • University College Hospital (UCH)Sardinian Beige Granite100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Sculpture: Monolith and ShadowVerde Marinace110 m · about 2 min walk
  • McDonald's, Tottenham Court RoadTravertino San Giovanni110 m · about 2 min walk

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