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Corbett Bookmakers

Larvikite: Marina Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 290 Ma

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Just found Larvikite: Marina Pearl in Corbett Bookmakers.

290 Ma monzonite, quarried at Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. Nearest stop: Bangor.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3099-corbett-bookmakers/

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for foundations. The upper stories of the building are clad in architectural ceramics.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bangor
Address
8, Market Street LL18 1RL
Corbett Bookmakers — Larvikite: Marina Pearl
Larvikite: Marina Pearl at Corbett Bookmakers
Larvikite: Marina Pearl at Corbett Bookmakers (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Slate wallSpotted Slate30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Barclays Bank, BangorVerdi Alpi40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Caernarfon Old LibraryCefn Sandstone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Porth Mawr (Exchequer Gate)Peterhead Granite50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Memorial Plaque inside Porth MawrSpotted Heather Slate60 m · about 1 min walk
  • W. Williams JonesLarvikite: Marina Pearl60 m · about 1 min walk

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