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15, Hanover Square

Larvikite: Marina Pearl

  • Igneous
  • Monzonite
  • 292-297 Ma

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Just found Larvikite: Marina Pearl in 15, Hanover Square.

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

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/603-15-hanover-square/

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding on ground floor.
Rock Type
Monzonite
Geological Age
292-297 Ma
Quarry Location
Larvik, Vestfold, Norway.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Oxford Circus
Address
7-10, Hanover Square W1S 1HJ
15, Hanover Square — Larvikite: Marina Pearl
Larvikite: Marina Pearl at 15, Hanover Square
Larvikite: Marina Pearl at 15, Hanover Square (detail 2)
Larvikite: Marina Pearl at 15, Hanover Square (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Hanover SquareCaithness Stone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • 3, Tenterden StreetCarrara Venato50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Stradivarius StoreLarvikite Blue Pearl80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Statue of PittGiant Granite90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Landlines SculptureNegro Marquina100 m · about 2 min walk
  • 25, Hanover SquarePortland Grove Whitbed110 m · about 2 min walk

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