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Harvey Nichols

Larvikite

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 295 Ma

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Just found Larvikite in Harvey Nichols.

295 Ma monzonite, quarried at Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. Nearest stop: Leeds.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4801-harvey-nichols/

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding on engaged pillars either side of the windows.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
295 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Leeds
Address
Victoria Quarter, Queen Victoria Street LS1 6BE
Building architect
1898
Date of build
Frank Matcham
Find out more
Data from the "The Building Stone Heritage of Leeds" book, latest Published by Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society, by Murray Mitchell and Francis Dimes 2nd edition 2005. (ISBN 1 870737 10 5 )
Harvey Nichols — Larvikite
Larvikite at Harvey Nichols
Larvikite at Harvey Nichols (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 121, Briggate (former Debenhams)Bon Accord Gabbro40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Victoria QuarterHantergantick Granite50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Cubitts OpticiansBreccia Aurora70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Easy HotelSicilian Pearl Limestone (Perla Sicilia)90 m · about 1 min walk
  • 107-111, BriggateLarvikite: Emerald Pearl120 m · about 2 min walk
  • 47, BriggateCornish Granite130 m · about 2 min walk

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