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65 High Street

Cornish Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 290 Ma

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Just found Cornish Granite in 65 High Street.

290 Ma granite, quarried at Cornwall, England, UK. Nearest stop: Manchester Piccadilly.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
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Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Grey granite used as building cladding.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Cornwall, England, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Manchester Piccadilly
Address
65, High Street M4 1FS
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
65 High Street — Cornish Granite
Cornish Granite at 65 High Street
    Entry submitted by Stephen Davies

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Waxy O'ConnorsPeterhead Granite370 m · about 6 min walk
  • 2, Market StreetRoss of Mull Granite390 m · about 6 min walk
  • 100, Market StreetPeterhead Granite400 m · about 6 min walk
  • 28, Market StreetSardinian Granite410 m · about 6 min walk
  • M&S Victoria StationCornish Granite410 m · about 6 min walk
  • 28 Market StreetLarvikite: Marina Pearl430 m · about 7 min walk

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