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Peter the Great Memorial

Vozrozhdenie Granite

  • Igneous
  • Rapakivi Granite
  • 1.3 - 1.8 Ga

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Location of Geological Feature
A monument commemorating the Russian Czar, who stayed in Deptford in 1698 whilst learning the art of naval shipbuilding. It is made from a rapakivi granite from the St Petersburg area.
Rock Type
Rapakivi Granite
Geological Age
1.3 - 1.8 Ga
Quarry Location
Vozrozhdenie, Vyborg, Karelia, Russia
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Cutty Sark DLR
Address
Glaisher Street SE8
Building architect
Michael Chemiakin & Vacheslav Bukhaev
Date of build
2001
Peter the Great Memorial — Vozrozhdenie Granite
Vozrozhdenie Granite at Peter the Great Memorial
Vozrozhdenie Granite at Peter the Great Memorial (detail 2)
Vozrozhdenie Granite at Peter the Great Memorial (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Matt Loader

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