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White Stuff

Peterhead Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 406 Ma

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Just found Peterhead Granite in White Stuff.

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

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2870-white-stuff/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Columns around the doors and windows.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
406 Ma
Quarry Location
Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Cambridge
Address
10, Trinity Street CB2 1SU
White Stuff — Peterhead Granite
Peterhead Granite at White Stuff
Peterhead Granite at White Stuff (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall, Nigel Woodcock

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Green StreetBalmoral Granite10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Trinity LaneGranite80 m · about 1 min walk
  • French ConnectionKetton Stone90 m · about 1 min walk
  • Senate HousePortland Stone: Whitbed110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Great St Mary's ChurchKingscliffe Stone120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Street Furniture, Senate House HillDrom Revermont120 m · about 2 min walk

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