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Orion House

Sardinian Grey Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • Permian

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Just found Sardinian Grey Granite in Orion House.

Permian granite, quarried at Budduso, Sardinia, Italy. Nearest stop: Leicester Square.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/730-orion-house/

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding. Both honed and polished varieties of the same granite are used on this building.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
Permian
Quarry Location
Budduso, Sardinia, Italy.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Leicester Square
Address
5, Upper St Martins Lane WC2H 9EA
Orion House — Sardinian Grey Granite
Sardinian Grey Granite at Orion House
Sardinian Grey Granite at Orion House (detail 2)
Sardinian Grey Granite at Orion House (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 12-14, Upper St Martin's LaneJura Marble40 m · about 1 min walk
  • 3, Meridian PlaceSardinian Grey Granite50 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Ivy RestaurantLake District Green Slate50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Verve Cafe BarBon Accord Red60 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Club at the IvyRustic Green60 m · about 1 min walk
  • St Martin's Courtyard (Slingsby Place)Black Pearl90 m · about 1 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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