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Royken Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 280 Ma

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Just found Royken Granite in British Library.

280 Ma granite, quarried at Spikkestad, Royken, Buskerud, Norway. Nearest stop: King's Cross St Pancras.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/253-british-library/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
280 Ma
Quarry Location
Spikkestad, Royken, Buskerud, Norway
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
King's Cross St Pancras
Address
96, Euston Road NW1 2DB
British Library — Royken Granite
Royken Granite at British Library
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Laduree KioskPrimavera Marble180 m · about 3 min walk
  • St Pancras StationPeterhead Granite230 m · about 4 min walk
  • St Pancras Drinking FountainCornish Granite250 m · about 4 min walk

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