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Falkland's War Memorial

Port Stanley Quartzite

  • Metamorphic
  • Quartzite
  • Silurian

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Location of Geological Feature
Rough hewn stone mounted on the plinth. This boulder was brought from Mt Harriet in the Falkland Islands.
Rock Type
Quartzite
Geological Age
Silurian
Quarry Location
Mt Harriet, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands.
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Cardiff Queen Street
Address
Alexandra Gardens CF10 3NS
Date of build
2007
Find out more
The origin of the stone is described on the inscription on the monument.
Falkland's War Memorial — Port Stanley Quartzite
Port Stanley Quartzite at Falkland's War Memorial
Port Stanley Quartzite at Falkland's War Memorial (detail 2)
Port Stanley Quartzite at Falkland's War Memorial (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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