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53, Chandos Place

Nero Zimbabwe

  • Igneous
  • Dolerite
  • 1.87 Ga

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Just found Nero Zimbabwe in 53, Chandos Place.

1.87 Ga dolerite, quarried at Mashonaland, Zimbabwe. Nearest stop: Charing Cross.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/979-53-chandos-place/

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations and dressing around doorways.
Rock Type
Dolerite
Geological Age
1.87 Ga
Quarry Location
Mashonaland, Zimbabwe
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Charing Cross
Address
53, Chandos Place WC2N 4HS
53, Chandos Place — Nero Zimbabwe
Nero Zimbabwe at 53, Chandos Place
Nero Zimbabwe at 53, Chandos Place (detail 2)
Nero Zimbabwe at 53, Chandos Place (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • 65, Chandos PlaceKashmir White Granite50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Institute of Chinese MedicinePeterhead Granite60 m · about 1 min walk
  • London Coliseum Opera HouseVanevik Granite90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Notes CafeCorennie Granite100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Zimbabwe HouseCornish Granite110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Conversation With Oscar WildeVerde Maritaca130 m · about 2 min walk

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