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27, Norwich Street

Vanga Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.4 Ga

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Just found Vanga Granite in 27, Norwich Street.

1.4 Ga granite, quarried at Vanga, Skane, Sweden. Nearest stop: Chancery Lane.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1405-27-norwich-street/

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Location of Geological Feature
Polished red granite cladding around the doorway.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.4 Ga
Quarry Location
Vanga, Skane, Sweden.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Chancery Lane
Address
27, Norwich Street EC4A
27, Norwich Street — Vanga Granite
Vanga Granite at 27, Norwich Street
Vanga Granite at 27, Norwich Street (detail 2)
Vanga Granite at 27, Norwich Street (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Furnival StreetYork Stone20 m · about 1 min walk
  • 5, Norwich StreetLarvikite: Blue Pearl30 m · about 1 min walk
  • 90, Fetter LaneBalmoral Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Rolls BuildingBlack Pearl120 m · about 2 min walk
  • 40, Chancery LaneOniciato Travertine140 m · about 2 min walk
  • 138-142, HolbornPeterhead Granite140 m · about 2 min walk

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