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Waitrose Canary Wharf

Golden Dawn Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Early Jurasssic

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Just found Golden Dawn Sandstone in Waitrose Canary Wharf.

Early Jurasssic sandstone, quarried at Naboomspruit (Mookgophong), Limpopo, Northern Province, South Africa. Nearest stop: Canary Wharf.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/872-waitrose-canary-wharf/

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Location of Geological Feature
Wall cladding in building foyer. A beautiful, fine grained pink and yellow sandstone showing ripples and other sedimentary structures.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Early Jurasssic
Quarry Location
Naboomspruit (Mookgophong), Limpopo, Northern Province, South Africa
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Canary Wharf
Address
16-19, Canada Square E14 5EW
Building architect
Chapman Taylor
Date of build
2002
Waitrose Canary Wharf — Golden Dawn Sandstone
Golden Dawn Sandstone at Waitrose Canary Wharf
Golden Dawn Sandstone at Waitrose Canary Wharf (detail 2)
Golden Dawn Sandstone at Waitrose Canary Wharf (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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