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University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott Building

Gilmorehill Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found Gilmorehill Stone in University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott Building.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Gilmorehill Quarry, Kelvinside, Glasgow, Scotland. Nearest stop: Partick.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2664-university-of-glasgow-gilbert-scott-building/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Gilmorehill Quarry, Kelvinside, Glasgow, Scotland
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Partick
Address
University Avenue G12 8QQ
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Building Stones of the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott Building — Gilmorehill Stone
Gilmorehill Stone at University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott Building
Gilmorehill Stone at University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott Building (detail 2)
Gilmorehill Stone at University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott Building (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

More stone at University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott Building

  • Azul Noche Granite
  • Carmylie Flagstone
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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • University AvenueGilmorehill Stone130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Statue of Lord KelvinPortland Stone: Whitbed220 m · about 3 min walk
  • The Vital SparkFurnace Porphyry370 m · about 6 min walk
  • Kelvingrove Art GalleryLocharbriggs Sandstone390 m · about 6 min walk
  • Gregory Building, University of GlasgowBallachulish Granite400 m · about 6 min walk
  • St Mungo SquareCaithness Flagstone420 m · about 7 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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