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30, Gresham Street

Bamboo Green Gneiss

  • Metamorphic
  • Gneiss
  • Unknown

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Just found Bamboo Green Gneiss in 30, Gresham Street.

Unknown gneiss, quarried at China. Nearest stop: Bank.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/862-30-gresham-street/

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations.
Rock Type
Gneiss
Geological Age
Unknown
Quarry Location
China
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Bank
Address
30, Gresham Street EC2V 7PG
Building architect
Sidell Gibson Architects
30, Gresham Street — Bamboo Green Gneiss
Bamboo Green Gneiss at 30, Gresham Street
Bamboo Green Gneiss at 30, Gresham Street (detail 2)
Bamboo Green Gneiss at 30, Gresham Street (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Guildhall Yard entranceCaithness Flagstone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Guildhall YardSlate50 m · about 1 min walk
  • 20 Gresham StreetAzul Valverde80 m · about 1 min walk
  • 48, Gresham Street (Be At One)Rouge Royale80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Guildhall Art GalleryPortland Stone: Whitbed80 m · about 1 min walk
  • GuildhallKentish Ragstone90 m · about 1 min walk

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