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City of London sign

Nero Impala

  • Igneous
  • Gabbro
  • 2054 Ma

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Just found Nero Impala in City of London sign.

2054 Ma gabbro, quarried at Rustenburg, Pretoria, South Af. Nearest stop: St Paul's.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1342-city-of-london-sign/

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for the base of the sign, inscribed \'City of London\'.
Rock Type
Gabbro
Geological Age
2054 Ma
Quarry Location
Rustenburg, Pretoria, South Af
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
St Paul's
Address
Paternoster Row EC4M
City of London sign — Nero Impala
Nero Impala at City of London sign
Nero Impala at City of London sign (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • St Paul's Station KioskTatra B30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Itsu, Paternoster RowPearl White30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Stone BenchPortland Grove Whitbed50 m · about 1 min walk
  • 147-145, CheapsideLarvikite80 m · about 1 min walk
  • St Paul's CathedralPortland Stone: Whitbed80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Sheep & ShepherdMerrivale Granite100 m · about 2 min walk

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