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Fitzwilliam House

Vanga Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.4 Ga

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Just found Vanga Granite in Fitzwilliam House.

1.4 Ga granite, quarried at Vanga, Skane, Sweden. Nearest stop: Aldgate.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/64-fitzwilliam-house/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Red granite on doorway.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.4 Ga
Quarry Location
Vanga, Skane, Sweden.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Aldgate
Address
10, St Mary Axe EC3A 8BF
Fitzwilliam House — Vanga Granite
Vanga Granite at Fitzwilliam House
Vanga Granite at Fitzwilliam House (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 1, Great St Helen's StreetPlumpton Red Lazonby Sandstone40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Exchequer HouseRosa Torcicoda Granite50 m · about 1 min walk
  • St Helen BishopsgateKentish Ragstone70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Holland HouseLarvikite: Emerald Pearl90 m · about 1 min walk
  • 5-10, Bury StreetTexas Pink Granite130 m · about 2 min walk
  • 42-44 BishopsgateTivoli Travertine150 m · about 2 min walk

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