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Water Feature: Oozells Square

De Lank Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 287 Ma

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Just found De Lank Granite in Water Feature: Oozells Square.

287 Ma granite, quarried at St Breward, Cornwall, UK. Nearest stop: Birmingham New Street.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2515-water-feature-oozells-square/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Main stone used for sculpture.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
287 Ma
Quarry Location
St Breward, Cornwall, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Birmingham New Street
Address
Oozells Square, Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1
Building architect
Paul de Monchaux
Date of build
1988
Find out more
https://ruthsiddall.co.uk/Walks/Birmingham2-Brindleyplace.pdf
Water Feature: Oozells Square — De Lank Granite
    Entry submitted by R. Siddall, L. Hamilton, J. Schroder

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