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83-85, Mortimer Street

Virbo Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.4 Ga

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Just found Virbo Granite in 83-85, Mortimer Street.

1.4 Ga granite, quarried at Oskarshamm, Kalmar, Sweden. Nearest stop: Oxford Circus.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/111-83-85-mortimer-street/

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Location of Geological Feature
Pillars between shop fronts.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.4 Ga
Quarry Location
Oskarshamm, Kalmar, Sweden
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Oxford Circus
Address
83-85, Mortimer Street W1W
83-85, Mortimer Street — Virbo Granite
Virbo Granite at 83-85, Mortimer Street
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 83, Mortimer StreetSwedish Green Marble10 m · about 1 min walk
  • 60, Great Portland StreetPietra Basaltina20 m · about 1 min walk
  • The GeorgePeterhead Granite40 m · about 1 min walk
  • The CockCarmen Red100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Morley HouseBoulonnais Marble110 m · about 2 min walk
  • King's ArmsPeterhead Granite110 m · about 2 min walk

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