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University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott Building

Carmylie Flagstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Devonian

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Just found Carmylie Flagstone in University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott Building.

Devonian sandstone, quarried at Carmyllie Quarry, Arbroath, Scotland. Nearest stop: Partick.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2666-university-of-glasgow-gilbert-scott-building/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Paving in the quad.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Devonian
Quarry Location
Carmyllie Quarry, Arbroath, 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 — Carmylie Flagstone
Carmylie Flagstone at University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott Building
Carmylie Flagstone at University of Glasgow Gilbert Scott Building (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Gilmorehill Stone
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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • University AvenueGilmorehill Stone180 m · about 3 min walk
  • Statue of Lord KelvinPortland Stone: Whitbed250 m · about 4 min walk
  • Gregory Building, University of GlasgowBallachulish Granite360 m · about 6 min walk
  • St Mungo SquareCaithness Flagstone360 m · about 6 min walk
  • Kelvingrove Art GalleryLocharbriggs Sandstone370 m · about 6 min walk
  • The Vital SparkFurnace Porphyry370 m · about 6 min walk

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