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24 Tavistock Place

Vanevik Granite

  • Igneous
  • 1.8-1.6 Ga

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Just found Vanevik Granite in 24 Tavistock Place.

1.8-1.6 Ga, quarried at Vanevik, Paskallavik, Kalmar, Sweden. Nearest stop: Russell Square.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3843-24-tavistock-place/

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Location of Geological Feature
Red granite dressings around the doorway.
Fossils
Granite
Geological Age
1.8-1.6 Ga
Quarry Location
Vanevik, Paskallavik, Kalmar, Sweden
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Russell Square
Address
24, Tavistock Place WC1H 9RE
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
24 Tavistock Place — Vanevik Granite
Vanevik Granite at 24 Tavistock Place
Vanevik Granite at 24 Tavistock Place (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Tavistock HotelRosa Ferula Granite150 m · about 2 min walk
  • BMA HousePortland Stone: Whitbed150 m · about 2 min walk
  • Holiday Inn/Callaghan's BarJerusalem Stone160 m · about 3 min walk
  • 'London Pub', Royal National HotelNapoleon Marble160 m · about 3 min walk
  • Virginia Woolf MemorialPortland Stone: Whitbed170 m · about 3 min walk
  • One Cartwright GardensCenia Beige190 m · about 3 min walk

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