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Statue of Queen Victoria

Cairngall Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 470-475 Ma

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Just found Cairngall Granite in Statue of Queen Victoria.

470-475 Ma granite, quarried at Flushing, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK. Nearest stop: Windsor & Eton Central.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3764-statue-of-queen-victoria/

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for the steps and foundations of the bronze statue.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
470-475 Ma
Quarry Location
Flushing, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Windsor & Eton Central
Building architect
Sir Edgar Boehm
Date of build
1887
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Statue of Queen Victoria — Cairngall Granite
Cairngall Granite at Statue of Queen Victoria
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Peascod StreetSarsen20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Windor Castle Lower WardBath Stone60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Windsor & Royal Borough MuseumPortland Stone: Whitbed60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Church LaneSarsen70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Windsor Parish Church (St John the Baptist)Bath Stone110 m · about 2 min walk
  • St George's ChapelBath Stone140 m · about 2 min walk

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