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The Viaduct Tavern

Bon Accord Red

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.4 Ga

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Just found Bon Accord Red in The Viaduct Tavern.

1.4 Ga granite, quarried at Oskarshamm, Kalmar, Sweden. Nearest stop: St Paul's.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2722-the-viaduct-tavern/

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Location of Geological Feature
Grey granite dressings.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.4 Ga
Quarry Location
Oskarshamm, Kalmar, Sweden
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
St Paul's
Address
126 Newgate Street EC1A 7AA
The Viaduct Tavern — Bon Accord Red
Bon Accord Red at The Viaduct Tavern
Bon Accord Red at The Viaduct Tavern (detail 2)
Bon Accord Red at The Viaduct Tavern (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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