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W. Williams Jones

Larvikite: Marina Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 290 Ma

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Just found Larvikite: Marina Pearl in W. Williams Jones.

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/3302-w-williams-jones/

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Location of Geological Feature
Engaged pillars on either side of the shop front.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bangor
Address
22, Bangor Street LL55
Date of build
19th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
W. Williams Jones — Larvikite: Marina Pearl
Larvikite: Marina Pearl at W. Williams Jones
Larvikite: Marina Pearl at W. Williams Jones (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Caernarfon LibraryPenmon Limestone30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Barclays Bank, BangorVerdi Alpi30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Caernarfon Old LibraryCefn Sandstone30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Slate wallSpotted Slate50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Corbett BookmakersLarvikite: Marina Pearl60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Porth Mawr (Exchequer Gate)Peterhead Granite110 m · about 2 min walk

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