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The Spice of Life

Vanevik Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • Precambrian

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Just found Vanevik Granite in The Spice of Life.

Precambrian granite, quarried at Vanevik, Paskallavik, Kalmar, Sweden. Nearest stop: Leicester Square.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/367-the-spice-of-life/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Bands around columns
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
Precambrian
Quarry Location
Vanevik, Paskallavik, Kalmar, Sweden
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Leicester Square
Address
6, Moor Street W1D 5NA
The Spice of Life — Vanevik Granite
Vanevik Granite at The Spice of Life
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • The CambridgePeterhead Granite20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Prince Edward TheatreFlisa Gneiss70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Polpo RestaurantPeterhead Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Ivy RestaurantAurisina120 m · about 2 min walk
  • The Club at the IvyRustic Green120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Odeon Covent GardenBlack Limestone140 m · about 2 min walk

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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