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HSBC Bank

Swedish Imperial Red Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.4 Ga

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Just found Swedish Imperial Red Granite in HSBC Bank.

1.4 Ga granite, quarried at Kalmar Province, Sweden. Nearest stop: Angel.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4417-hsbc-bank/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
External pillars outside the bank entrance
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.4 Ga
Quarry Location
Kalmar Province, Sweden
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Angel
Address
Lion House, 23 Islington High Street N1 9LJ
HSBC Bank — Swedish Imperial Red Granite
Swedish Imperial Red Granite at HSBC Bank
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • HSBC IslingtonLarvikite: Marina Pearl10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Angel StationBalmoral Granite20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Islington High StreetYork Stone40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Co-op BankLarvikite80 m · about 1 min walk
  • 10-4 Pentonville RoadIrish Madrepore110 m · about 2 min walk
  • 351 Goswell Road IslingtonNew Red Sandstone110 m · about 2 min walk

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