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7, Sloane Street

Peterhead Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 406 Ma

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Just found Peterhead Granite in 7, Sloane Street.

406 Ma granite, quarried at Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Nearest stop: Hyde Park Corner.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3135-7-sloane-street/

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Location of Geological Feature
Pillars on either side of the arch.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
406 Ma
Quarry Location
Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Hyde Park Corner
Address
7, Sloane Street SW1X 9LE
7, Sloane Street — Peterhead Granite
Peterhead Granite at 7, Sloane Street
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • 64, KnightsbridgeShap Granite150 m · about 2 min walk
  • ValentinoPetit Granite190 m · about 3 min walk
  • Thorburn HouseJura Marble230 m · about 4 min walk

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