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The Cambridge

Peterhead Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 406 Ma

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Just found Peterhead Granite in The Cambridge.

406 Ma granite, quarried at Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK. Nearest stop: Leicester Square.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/173-the-cambridge/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Pillars between windows.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
406 Ma
Quarry Location
Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Leicester Square
Address
93 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0DP
The Cambridge — Peterhead Granite
Peterhead Granite at The Cambridge
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • The Spice of LifeVanevik Granite20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Polpo RestaurantPeterhead Granite60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Prince Edward TheatreFlisa Gneiss90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Odeon Covent GardenBlack Limestone120 m · about 2 min walk
  • The Ivy RestaurantAurisina120 m · about 2 min walk
  • The Club at the IvyRustic Green120 m · about 2 min walk

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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