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Helston Wesleyan Chapel

Peterhead Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 406 Ma

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Just found Peterhead Granite in Helston Wesleyan Chapel.

406 Ma granite, quarried at Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Nearest stop: Falmouth.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2814-helston-wesleyan-chapel/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Red granite columns on the portico.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
406 Ma
Quarry Location
Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Falmouth
Address
42 Coinagehall Street, Helston TR13 8EQ
Date of build
1888
Find out more
Siddall, R. 2023, The Building Stones of Helston, Cornubian Arts & Science Trust, 37 pp.


 
Helston Wesleyan Chapel — Peterhead Granite
Peterhead Granite at Helston Wesleyan Chapel
Peterhead Granite at Helston Wesleyan Chapel (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by RS

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  • Cornish Granite
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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 31-33, Coinagehall StreetLarvikite Bronze Pearl20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Coinagehall StreetCarnmenellis Granite20 m · about 1 min walk
  • 25-27, Coinagehall StreetTopaz Granite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Blue Anchor InnCornish Granite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Barclays Bank, HelstonTremore Elvan50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Five Wells Lane Car ParkDelabole Slate60 m · about 1 min walk

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