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Hilton London Metropole

Giallo Santa Cecilia

  • Metamorphic
  • Gneiss
  • Proterozoic

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Just found Giallo Santa Cecilia in Hilton London Metropole.

Proterozoic gneiss, quarried at Nova Venecia, Espiritu Santo, Brazil. Nearest stop: Paddington LU.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1142-hilton-london-metropole/

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding at podium level. Spectacular garnet-bearing gneiss.
Rock Type
Gneiss
Geological Age
Proterozoic
Quarry Location
Nova Venecia, Espiritu Santo, Brazil
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Paddington LU
Address
225, Edgware Road W2 1JU
Hilton London Metropole — Giallo Santa Cecilia
Giallo Santa Cecilia at Hilton London Metropole
Giallo Santa Cecilia at Hilton London Metropole (detail 2)
Giallo Santa Cecilia at Hilton London Metropole (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Westminster Magistrates CourtRoyal White Granite390 m · about 6 min walk
  • Manor HouseBath Stone420 m · about 7 min walk

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