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332 Gray's Inn Road

New Imperial Red

  • Igneous
  • Igneous
  • 2.5 Ga

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Just found New Imperial Red in 332 Gray's Inn Road.

2.5 Ga igneous, quarried at Bagalkot District, Karnataka, India. Nearest stop: King's Cross St Pancras LU.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/1836-332-gray-s-inn-road/

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Location of Geological Feature
Wall panel to left of glass door. This bright red granite, though very similar to the so-called Coastal Reds of Sweden is probably from India.
Rock Type
Igneous
Geological Age
2.5 Ga
Quarry Location
Bagalkot District, Karnataka, India
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
King's Cross St Pancras LU
Address
332 Gray's Inn Road, London
332 Gray's Inn Road — New Imperial Red
New Imperial Red at 332 Gray's Inn Road
    Entry submitted by yammi

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • UCL Ear InstituteLarvikite Blue Pearl10 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Lucas ArmsCornish Granite110 m · about 2 min walk
  • King's Cross Travelodge (Willings House)Portland Stone: Whitbed110 m · about 2 min walk
  • The Queen's Head PubLarvikite Bronze Pearl140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Big Chill BarVirbo Granite170 m · about 3 min walk
  • The HarrisonCornish Granite200 m · about 3 min walk

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