Stone in Archaeology Database

---

Use Ref: 401 - Houses of Parliament: Foundations

Back

Details

Classifications

References

Print

Description:		Merrivale granite was used for the foundations of the Houses of Parliament in 1840 (Watson 1911: 18).
Stone Used:		Merrivale Granite
Quarry Name:		Merrivale Quarry, Tavistock
Archaeological Period:		Post Medieval
Dates (if known):		1840 AD
County:		Greater London (Southern England)
Map Ref:		TQ302795
Grid Reference:		E: 530268 N: 179545

---