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National Gallery, Sainsbury Wing

De Lank Silver Grey Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 287 Ma

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Just found De Lank Silver Grey Granite in National Gallery, Sainsbury Wing.

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

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/881-national-gallery-sainsbury-wing/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
287 Ma
Quarry Location
St Breward, Cornwall, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Charing Cross
Address
The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
National Gallery, Sainsbury Wing — De Lank Silver Grey Granite
De Lank Silver Grey Granite at National Gallery, Sainsbury Wing
De Lank Silver Grey Granite at National Gallery, Sainsbury Wing (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Fourth PlinthDancing Cairns Granite80 m · about 1 min walk
  • National GalleryPortland Stone: Whitbed80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Upper Trafalgar SquarePortland Stone: Whitbed80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Trafalgar SquareGreenmoor York Stone100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Canada HouseBath Stone110 m · about 2 min walk
  • National Portrait Gallery Administrative OfficesPortland Stone Whitbed110 m · about 2 min walk

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