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The Griffin Pub

Jersey Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 533 Ma

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Just found Jersey Granite in The Griffin Pub.

533 Ma granite, quarried at Mount Mado, Jersey, Channel Islands. Nearest stop: Totteridge & Whetstone.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4859-the-griffin-pub/

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Location of Geological Feature
Reused setts and kerbstones of a pale pink granite occur in the panels under the windows.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
533 Ma
Quarry Location
Mount Mado, Jersey, Channel Islands
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Totteridge & Whetstone
Address
1262, High Road N20 9HH
Date of build
1928
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.

Siddall, R., 2023, SGI 36 The Whetstone & The Griffin Public House., Sites of Geological Interest, London’s Geosites, London Geodiversity Partnership., 6 pp. 
The Griffin Pub — Jersey Granite
Jersey Granite at The Griffin Pub
Jersey Granite at The Griffin Pub (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

More stone at The Griffin Pub

  • Bath Stone
  • Euville Limestone
  • Forest Pennant Sandstone
  • Guersey Diorite
  • Mountsorrel Granodiorite
  • Portland Stone: Whitbed
  • York Stone

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • WhinstoneWhinstone10 m · about 1 min walk
  • The WhetstoneSarsen10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Whetstone SquareGranite610 m · about 10 min walk
  • Friern Barnet Parishoners War MemorialPortland Stone: Whitbed1.2 km · about 19 min walk
  • Malt & Hops PubCoastal Red Granite1.2 km · about 19 min walk
  • St Katharine's Greek Orthodox Church (Old St James's).Flint1.3 km · about 20 min walk

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