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The Old Red Lion

Swedish Imperial Red

  • Igneous
  • Rapakivi Granite
  • 1.35-1.4 Ga

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Just found Swedish Imperial Red in The Old Red Lion.

1.35-1.4 Ga rapakivi granite, quarried at Kalmar Province, Sweden. Nearest stop: Holborn.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/910-the-old-red-lion/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Red granite panels
Rock Type
Rapakivi Granite
Geological Age
1.35-1.4 Ga
Quarry Location
Kalmar Province, Sweden.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Holborn
Address
72, High Holborn WC1V 6LS
The Old Red Lion — Swedish Imperial Red
Swedish Imperial Red at The Old Red Lion
Swedish Imperial Red at The Old Red Lion (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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