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St James's Park Station

Iddefjord Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 918 Ma

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Just found Iddefjord Granite in St James's Park Station.

918 Ma granite, quarried at Iddefjord, Ostfold, Norway. Nearest stop: St James's Park.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1106-st-james-s-park-station/

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations, columns and dressings around the doorway are in a honed, Norwegian grey granite, possibly Iddefjord.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
918 Ma
Quarry Location
Iddefjord, Ostfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
St James's Park
Address
55, Broadway SW1H 0BD
St James's Park Station — Iddefjord Granite
Iddefjord Granite at St James's Park Station
Iddefjord Granite at St James's Park Station (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • The FeathersLarvikite: Emerald Pearl20 m · about 1 min walk
  • 14, Tothill StreetPortland Stone: Whitbed90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Ministry of JusticePortland Stone: Whitbed90 m · about 1 min walk
  • 100, Petty FranceKemnay Granite110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Caxton HousePortland Stone Roach160 m · about 2 min walk
  • 27-25 Victoria StreetVerde Maritaca160 m · about 2 min walk

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