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Deiniol Road Drinking Fountain

Craignair Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 391 Ma

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Just found Craignair Granite in Deiniol Road Drinking Fountain.

391 Ma granite, quarried at Dalbeattie, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, UK. Nearest stop: Bangor.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3186-deiniol-road-drinking-fountain/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for the steps and plinth.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
391 Ma
Quarry Location
Dalbeattie, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bangor
Address
Deiniol Road LL57
Date of build
1907
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Deiniol Road Drinking Fountain — Craignair Granite
Craignair Granite at Deiniol Road Drinking Fountain
Craignair Granite at Deiniol Road Drinking Fountain (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Peterhead Granite

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Former Post OfficePortland Stone: Whitbed20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Bangor LibraryCarboniferous Sandstone40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Police StationAnglesey Limestone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Bangor Independent SchoolPenmaenmawr Granodiorite110 m · about 2 min walk
  • PontioBlack Pearl110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Bangor War MemorialPenmon Limestone120 m · about 2 min walk

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