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Canongate Wall

Caldercruix Dolerite

  • Igneous
  • Microgabbro
  • Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
Setts (kerbstones) on the edge of the pavement that are part of the Canongate Wall.
Rock Type
Microgabbro
Geological Age
Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Caldercruix, N. Lanarkshire, Scotland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Edinburgh Waverley
Address
Cannongate (Scottish Parliament Building EH99 1SP)
Building architect
Sora Smithson (designed wall)
Date of build
c. 2003
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Stone identified by Al Mc Gowan.
Canongate Wall — Caldercruix Dolerite
Caldercruix Dolerite at Canongate Wall
    Entry submitted by Al McGowan

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