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37, Sidney Street (Fopp Records)

Larvikite Blue Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 292-297 Ma

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Just found Larvikite Blue Pearl in 37, Sidney Street (Fopp Records).

292-297 Ma monzonite, quarried at Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. Nearest stop: Cambridge.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4844-37-sidney-street-fopp-records/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding on ground floor shop front.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
292-297 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Cambridge
Address
37, Sidney Street CB2
Date of build
20th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
37, Sidney Street (Fopp Records) — Larvikite Blue Pearl
Larvikite Blue Pearl at 37, Sidney Street (Fopp Records)
Larvikite Blue Pearl at 37, Sidney Street (Fopp Records) (detail 2)
Larvikite Blue Pearl at 37, Sidney Street (Fopp Records) (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 35, Sidney StreetPortland Stone: Whitbed20 m · about 1 min walk
  • 47, Sidney Street (Edinburgh Woollen Mill)Larvikite Marina Pearl50 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Round ChurchStonesfield Slate130 m · about 2 min walk
  • White StuffPeterhead Granite130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Green StreetBalmoral Granite140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Henry Martyn HallGlacial Gravels160 m · about 2 min walk

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