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The Copper Horse

Giant Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 290 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Plinth of the statue which stands in Windsor Great Park.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Dartmoor, Devon, England
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Windsor & Eton Central
Address
The Long Walk, Windsor Great Park
Building architect
Sir Richard Westmacott
Date of build
1831
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Stone identified by Howard Anderson and Ruth Siddall.
The Copper Horse — Giant Granite
Giant Granite at The Copper Horse
Giant Granite at The Copper Horse (detail 2)
Giant Granite at The Copper Horse (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Howard Anderson

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