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South African War Memorial

Peterhead Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 406 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Pink granite used of steps and the plinths for the lamps.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
406 Ma
Quarry Location
Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Cardiff Queen Street
Address
King Edward VII Avenue CF10
Building architect
Albert Toft
Date of build
1909
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
South African War Memorial — Peterhead Granite
Peterhead Granite at South African War Memorial
Peterhead Granite at South African War Memorial (detail 2)
Peterhead Granite at South African War Memorial (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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