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22, Old Bond Street

Balmoral Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.58-1.57 Ga

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Just found Balmoral Granite in 22, Old Bond Street.

1.58-1.57 Ga granite, quarried at Turku, Vehmaa, SW Finland. Nearest stop: Green Park.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/83-22-old-bond-street/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Red granite in the doorway.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.58-1.57 Ga
Quarry Location
Turku, Vehmaa, SW Finland.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Green Park
Address
22, Old Bond Street W1S 4PY
22, Old Bond Street — Balmoral Granite
Balmoral Granite at 22, Old Bond Street
Balmoral Granite at 22, Old Bond Street (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Chatila, Old Bond StreetCalcario Candeeiros10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Ferragamo, Old Bond StreetPortland Stone: Whitbed10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Tiffany & Co.Cornish Serpentinite20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Royal Arcade, 28 Old Bond StreetBessbrook Granite20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Royal Arcade, 28, Old Bond StreetPeterhead Granite20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Ralph Lauren, New Bond StreetPortland Fancy Beach Whitbed30 m · about 1 min walk

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