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Battle of Britain Memorial

Craignair Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 391 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone. This structure was once a ventilation shaft from the Victorian embankment which has been modified to form this memorial.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
391 Ma
Quarry Location
Dalbeattie, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Charing Cross
Address
Battle of Britain Memorial, Victoria Embankment
Building architect
Paul Day & Donald Insall Associates
Date of build
2003
Battle of Britain Memorial — Craignair Granite
Craignair Granite at Battle of Britain Memorial
Craignair Granite at Battle of Britain Memorial (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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