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Vital Ingredient

Travertino San Giovanni

  • Sedimentary
  • Travertine
  • 24 ka

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Just found Travertino San Giovanni in Vital Ingredient.

24 ka travertine, quarried at Terme di San Giovanni, Rapolano, Siena, Italy. Nearest stop: Aldgate.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/554-vital-ingredient/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding
Rock Type
Travertine
Geological Age
24 ka
Quarry Location
Terme di San Giovanni, Rapolano, Siena, Italy.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Aldgate
Address
28-30, Houndsditch EC3A 7DB
Vital Ingredient — Travertino San Giovanni
Travertino San Giovanni at Vital Ingredient
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Cutlers ExchangeGolden Carioca Granite20 m · about 1 min walk
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  • 33, Creechurch LaneRosa Ferula60 m · about 1 min walk
  • 5-10, Bury StreetTexas Pink Granite80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Haz RestaurantTivoli Travertine90 m · about 1 min walk
  • 115, HoundsditchGolden Carioca Granite100 m · about 2 min walk

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