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Longford Square, Regent's Place

Blue Lanhelin

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 542 Ma

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Just found Blue Lanhelin in Longford Square, Regent's Place.

542 Ma granite, quarried at Lanhelin, Brittany, France. Nearest stop: Warren Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/144-longford-square-regent-s-place/

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Location of Geological Feature
Planters and street-furniture along the pavement.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
542 Ma
Quarry Location
Lanhelin, Brittany, France
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Warren Street
Address
Longford Square, Drummond Street NW1
Longford Square, Regent's Place — Blue Lanhelin
Blue Lanhelin at Longford Square, Regent's Place
Blue Lanhelin at Longford Square, Regent's Place (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Longford StreetScoutmoor York Stone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • St Mary Magdalene ChurchKentish Ragstone70 m · about 1 min walk
  • 4, Triton SquareBarre Grey Granite80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Triton Square, Regent's PlaceNegro Caceres90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Giant's Causeway, Triton SquareAzul Estremadura100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Regent's PlaceAzul Estremadura130 m · about 2 min walk

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