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Poundstretcher

Larvikite: Blue Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • Permian

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Just found Larvikite: Blue Pearl in Poundstretcher.

Permian 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/4039-poundstretcher/

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for cladding around the windows.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
Permian
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bangor
Address
163-165 High Street LL57 1NU
Date of build
20th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Poundstretcher — Larvikite: Blue Pearl
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Plas Alcock (So Chic)Anglesey Grits30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Bangor CathedralAnglesey Grits80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Bangor TimelineSpotted Purple Slate90 m · about 1 min walk
  • AlmshousesPenrhyn Heather Slate110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Old Market Hall (WH Smiths)Penmon Limestone140 m · about 2 min walk
  • 233, High StreetLarvikite: Emerald Pearl160 m · about 2 min walk

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