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47, St Sepulchre Gate

Larvikite Blue Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 292-297 Ma

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Just found Larvikite Blue Pearl in 47, St Sepulchre Gate.

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

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5596-47-st-sepulchre-gate/

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used as cladding on this corner building.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
292-297 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Doncaster
Address
47, St Sepulchre Gate DN1 1TD
Date of build
20th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
47, St Sepulchre Gate — Larvikite Blue Pearl
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 'A Rich Seam' SculptureRough Rock20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Gillits Bar SculpturePortland Stone Whitbed20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Sterling FoodsLarvikite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Virgin Money, St Sepulchre GateBaltic Brown70 m · about 1 min walk
  • FrenchgateLarvikite Emerald Pearl90 m · about 1 min walk
  • TSB Bank DoncasterPortland Stone: Whitbed150 m · about 2 min walk

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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