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138-142, Holborn

Peterhead Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 406 Ma

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Just found Peterhead Granite in 138-142, Holborn.

406 Ma granite, quarried at Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Nearest stop: Chancery Lane.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1160-138-142-holborn/

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Location of Geological Feature
Granite foundations and building stone on the ground floor of the old Prudential building. Many thanks to Joanne Seale for nominating this building.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
406 Ma
Quarry Location
Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Chancery Lane
Address
138-142, Holborn, London EC1N 2NQ
138-142, Holborn — Peterhead Granite
Peterhead Granite at 138-142, Holborn
Peterhead Granite at 138-142, Holborn (detail 2)
Peterhead Granite at 138-142, Holborn (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Barclays Bank, 147 HolbornGneiss60 m · about 1 min walk
  • 120, HolbornTivoli Travertine70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Fox Court, Gray's Inn RoadGranite/Diorite100 m · about 2 min walk
  • 33, HolbornDe Lank Silver Grey Granite110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Staple Inn BuildingsPeterhead Granite110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Prince Consort MemorialLight Shap Granite130 m · about 2 min walk

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