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Edinburgh Castle

Dolerite

  • Igneous
  • Dolerite
  • Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
Paving cobbles and setts in the lane leading up to the Castle Gate.
Rock Type
Dolerite
Geological Age
Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Edinburgh, Scotland.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Edinburgh Waverley
Address
Castlehill EH1 2NG
Date of build
12th Century
Edinburgh Castle — Dolerite
Dolerite at Edinburgh Castle
    Entry submitted by Shoji Nishimoto

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