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Peterloo Memorial

Fletcher Bank Grit

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found Fletcher Bank Grit in Peterloo Memorial.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Southowram, Halifax, West Yorkshire. Nearest stop: Deansgate.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3853-peterloo-memorial/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for the third step.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Southowram, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Deansgate
Address
Windmill Street M2 3DL
Building architect
Jeremy Deller & Caruso St John
Date of build
2019
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Stone identified by Mather & Ellis (stone contractors) & Peter Robinson
Peterloo Memorial — Fletcher Bank Grit
Fletcher Bank Grit at Peterloo Memorial
    Entry submitted by Peter Robinson

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