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The Phoenix

Bon Accord Red

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.4 Ga

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Just found Bon Accord Red in The Phoenix.

1.4 Ga granite, quarried at Oskarshamm, Kalmar, Sweden. Nearest stop: Oxford Circus.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/474-the-phoenix/

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Location of Geological Feature
Single pillar of red granite, supporting the portico at the pub entrance.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.4 Ga
Quarry Location
Oskarshamm, Kalmar, Sweden
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Oxford Circus
Address
37 Cavendish Square W1G 0PP
The Phoenix — Bon Accord Red
Bon Accord Red at The Phoenix
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 33, Cavendish SquareLarvikite: Blue Pearl70 m · about 1 min walk
  • University of WestminsterCarnsew Granite100 m · about 1 min walk
  • Morley HouseBoulonnais Marble120 m · about 2 min walk
  • The CockVirbo Granite160 m · about 2 min walk
  • Barclays Bank, Great Portland StreetDark Shap Granite170 m · about 3 min walk
  • Stradivarius StoreLarvikite Blue Pearl200 m · about 3 min walk

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