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74, Drumlanrig Street

Thornhill Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sedimentary
  • Permian

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Just found Thornhill Sandstone in 74, Drumlanrig Street.

Permian sedimentary, quarried at Thornhill, quarried locally around the village. Nearest stop: Lockerbie.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3214-74-drumlanrig-street/

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Location of Geological Feature
Wall-cladding of solicitor's offices.
Rock Type
Sedimentary
Geological Age
Permian
Quarry Location
Thornhill, quarried locally around the village.
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Lockerbie
Address
74 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
74, Drumlanrig Street — Thornhill Sandstone
Thornhill Sandstone at 74, Drumlanrig Street
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Thornhill War MemorialThornhill Sandstone160 m · about 3 min walk
  • The Centre, LivingstonJura Limestone73 km
  • Glasgow CrossScotch Buff Sandstone75 km
  • Tolbooth SteepleBlonde Sandstone75 km
  • Bell StreetBlonde Sandstone75 km
  • St Enoch CentreBlack Pearl75 km

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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