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National Museum of Wales

Cornish Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 290 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used to frame the main doorway.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Cornwall, England UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Cathays
Address
Cathays Park CF10 3NP
Building architect
A. D. Smith & C. Brewer
Date of build
1905
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
National Museum of Wales — Cornish Granite
Cornish Granite at National Museum of Wales
Cornish Granite at National Museum of Wales (detail 2)
Cornish Granite at National Museum of Wales (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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