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Stone Bench

Silver Grey Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • Cretaceous

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Just found Silver Grey Granite in Stone Bench.

Cretaceous granite, quarried at Fujian Province, SE China. Nearest stop: Bradford Interchange.

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone bench in the centre of the square. This is probably a grey granite.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Fujian Province, SE China
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bradford Interchange
Address
Bank Street BD1
Stone Bench — Silver Grey Granite
Silver Grey Granite at Stone Bench
    Entry submitted by Stephen Davies

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  • Natwest BankPink Granite20 m · about 1 min walk
  • 2, Tyrrel StreetLarvikite: Marina Pearl60 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Co-operativePeterhead Granite60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Lloyds BankCairngall Granite70 m · about 1 min walk
  • 1, IvegateLarvikite: Marina Pearl80 m · about 1 min walk
  • 69, Market StreetLarvikite: Marina Pearl110 m · about 2 min walk

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