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Marischal College

Kemnay Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 457 Ma

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Just found Kemnay Granite in Marischal College.

457 Ma granite, quarried at Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK. Nearest stop: Aberdeen.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2416-marischal-college/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
457 Ma
Quarry Location
Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Aberdeen
Address
Broad Street, Aberdeen AB10 1AB
Marischal College — Kemnay Granite
Kemnay Granite at Marischal College
Kemnay Granite at Marischal College (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Broad StreetCaithness Stone30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Bon Accord CentreKemnay Granite170 m · about 3 min walk
  • Robert Gordon UniversityCorrennie Granite290 m · about 5 min walk
  • Statue of General GordonCorennie Granite310 m · about 5 min walk
  • Aberdeen Douglas HotelKemnay Granite360 m · about 6 min walk
  • Aberdeen War MemorialKemnay Granite380 m · about 6 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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