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The Queen's Head Pub

Larvikite Bronze Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 292-297 Ma

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Just found Larvikite Bronze Pearl in The Queen's Head Pub.

292-297 Ma monzonite, quarried at Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. Nearest stop: King's Cross St Pancras.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5406-the-queen-s-head-pub/

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Location of Geological Feature
A small pub with a lot of interesting geology. The foundations of the engaged pilasters are larvikite.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
292-297 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
King's Cross St Pancras
Address
66, Acton Street WC1X 9NB
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall. 
The Queen's Head Pub — Larvikite Bronze Pearl
Larvikite Bronze Pearl at The Queen's Head Pub
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • The Lucas ArmsCornish Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • 332 Gray's Inn RoadNew Imperial Red140 m · about 2 min walk
  • UCL Ear InstituteLarvikite Blue Pearl150 m · about 2 min walk
  • The HarrisonCornish Granite160 m · about 3 min walk
  • King's Cross Travelodge (Willings House)Portland Stone: Whitbed240 m · about 4 min walk
  • Big Chill BarVirbo Granite290 m · about 4 min walk

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