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The Albert Public House

Marina Pearl Larvikite

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 290 Ma

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Just found Marina Pearl Larvikite in The Albert Public House.

290 Ma monzonite, quarried at Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. Nearest stop: St James's Park.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/10-the-albert-public-house/

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Location of Geological Feature
Grey stone used for the foundations.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
St James's Park
Address
The Albert, 52, Victoria Street SW1H 0NP
Building architect
J. Carter Woods
Date of build
1862
The Albert Public House — Marina Pearl Larvikite
Marina Pearl Larvikite at The Albert Public House
Marina Pearl Larvikite at The Albert Public House (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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