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The Bunch of Grapes

Virbo Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.4 Ga

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Just found Virbo Granite in The Bunch of Grapes.

1.4 Ga granite, quarried at Oskarshamm, Kalmar, Sweden. Nearest stop: Knightsbridge.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/897-the-bunch-of-grapes/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Column bases and capitals.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.4 Ga
Quarry Location
Oskarshamm, Kalmar, Sweden
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Knightsbridge
Address
207, Brompton Road SW3 1LA
The Bunch of Grapes — Virbo Granite
Virbo Granite at The Bunch of Grapes
Virbo Granite at The Bunch of Grapes (detail 2)
Virbo Granite at The Bunch of Grapes (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Savills Estate AgentsBalmoral Granite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • NatWest Bank, Brompton RoadSangrita Granite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Caffe Concerto, KnightsbridgeMarron Emperador110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Brompton OratoryPortland Stone: Whitbed170 m · about 3 min walk
  • Statue of Cardinal NewmanCarrara Statuario240 m · about 4 min walk
  • 14-16 Hans RoadKetton Stone280 m · about 4 min walk

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