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1-19 Torrington Place

Bastite Serpentinite

  • Metamorphic
  • Serpentinite
  • Cretaceous

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Just found Bastite Serpentinite in 1-19 Torrington Place.

Cretaceous serpentinite, quarried at Italy or Greece. Nearest stop: Goodge Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3039-1-19-torrington-place/

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Location of Geological Feature
Wall cladding below the vitrines.
Rock Type
Serpentinite
Geological Age
Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Italy or Greece
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Goodge Street
Address
1-19, Torrington Place WC1E
1-19 Torrington Place — Bastite Serpentinite
Bastite Serpentinite at 1-19 Torrington Place
Bastite Serpentinite at 1-19 Torrington Place (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Heal'sPortland Stone: Whitbed80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Torrington PlaceMillstone Grit100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Mortimer Market ClinicLake District Green Slate110 m · about 2 min walk
  • RBS, Tottenham Court RoadLarvikite: Blue Pearl130 m · about 2 min walk
  • 172, Tottenham Court RoadArdosia Verde140 m · about 2 min walk
  • 89, Whitfield StreetAshburton Marble150 m · about 2 min walk

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