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120, Holborn

Tivoli Travertine

  • Sedimentary
  • Travertine
  • 115-30 ka

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Just found Tivoli Travertine in 120, Holborn.

115-30 ka travertine, quarried at Bagni di Tivoli; Guidonia, Italy. Nearest stop: Chancery Lane.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1163-120-holborn/

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Location of Geological Feature
White stone used for cladding and paving on the ground floor.
Rock Type
Travertine
Geological Age
115-30 ka
Quarry Location
Bagni di Tivoli; Guidonia, Italy.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Chancery Lane
Address
120, Holborn EC1N 2TD
120, Holborn — Tivoli Travertine
Tivoli Travertine at 120, Holborn
Tivoli Travertine at 120, Holborn (detail 2)
Tivoli Travertine at 120, Holborn (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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