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University of St Andrews Purdie Building

Clashach Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Permian

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Just found Clashach Sandstone in University of St Andrews Purdie Building.

Permian sandstone, quarried at Clashach Quarry, Birnie, nr. Elgin, Moray, Scotland. Nearest stop: Leuchars.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3245-university-of-st-andrews-purdie-building/

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone cladding on the building.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Permian
Quarry Location
Clashach Quarry, Birnie, nr. Elgin, Moray, Scotland
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Leuchars
Address
The Gateway, North Haugh KY16 9RJ
University of St Andrews Purdie Building — Clashach Sandstone
Clashach Sandstone at University of St Andrews Purdie Building
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • University of St Andrew School of ManagementClashach Sandstone110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Richmond SportCalciferous Sandstone1.2 km · about 18 min walk
  • St Andrew's Preservation TrustCalciferous Sandstone1.2 km · about 19 min walk
  • St Andrews CastleCalciferous Sandstone1.2 km · about 19 min walk
  • 5, North StreetLake District Green Slate1.3 km · about 20 min walk
  • St Andrews CathedralCalciferous Sandstone1.3 km · about 21 min walk

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

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