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110 Colmore Row

Peterhead Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 406 Ma

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Just found Peterhead Granite in 110 Colmore Row.

406 Ma granite, quarried at Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Nearest stop: Birmingham New Street.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2430-110-colmore-row/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Pink granite used for foundations.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
406 Ma
Quarry Location
Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Birmingham New Street
Address
110 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AG
Building architect
Henman & Cooper
Date of build
1904
Find out more
https://ruthsiddall.co.uk/Walks/Birmingham1-Centre.pdf
110 Colmore Row — Peterhead Granite
    Entry submitted by R. Siddall, L. Hamilton, J. Schroder

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 115 Colmore RowGiallo Dorata30 m · about 1 min walk
  • The West Bromwich Building SocietyLarvikite: Marina Pearl50 m · about 1 min walk
  • 122-124 Colmore RowFrosterley Marble50 m · about 1 min walk
  • 125 Colmore RowGiallo Cecilia60 m · about 1 min walk
  • 85-89 Colmore RowDarley Dale Sandstone70 m · about 1 min walk
  • New Oxford HouseVerdi Alpi80 m · about 1 min walk

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