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Brixton NatWest Bank

Balmoral Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.58-1.57 Ga

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Just found Balmoral Granite in Brixton NatWest Bank.

1.58-1.57 Ga granite, quarried at Turku, Vehmaa, SW Finland. Nearest stop: Brixton.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4153-brixton-natwest-bank/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Pink granite used for repairing the original cladding.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.58-1.57 Ga
Quarry Location
Turku, Vehmaa, SW Finland.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Brixton
Address
1, Brighton Terrace SW9 8DL
Date of build
c. 1910
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Brixton NatWest Bank — Balmoral Granite
Balmoral Granite at Brixton NatWest Bank
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Tate LibraryBath Stone100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Sir Henry Tate MemorialPortland Stone: Whitbed100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Windrush Square Stone BenchSesame Black Granite (G654)100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Lambeth Town Hall War MemorialHopton Wood Stone110 m · about 2 min walk

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