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Knoops, Kensington.

Larvikite Marina Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 292-297 Ma

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Just found Larvikite Marina Pearl in Knoops, Kensington..

292-297 Ma monzonite, quarried at Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. Nearest stop: High Street Kensington.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5532-knoops-kensington/

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Location of Geological Feature
Grey igneous rock cladding on this former pub.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
292-297 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
High Street Kensington
Address
80, Kensington High Street W8 4SG
Date of build
19th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Knoops, Kensington. — Larvikite Marina Pearl
Larvikite Marina Pearl at Knoops, Kensington.
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Kensington Royal Garden HotelSardinian Beige Granite270 m · about 4 min walk
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  • Statue of Robert NapierCastlewellan Granite770 m · about 12 min walk
  • Albert MemorialCharnwood Forest Slate920 m · about 14 min walk
  • Royal Albert HallScoutmoor York Stone1000 m · about 16 min walk
  • Millennium Gloucester HotelMarrón Emperador1.1 km · about 17 min walk

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