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Highgate Wood Drinking Fountain

Balmoral Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.58-1.57 Ga

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Location of Geological Feature
Granite drinking fountain in the northern part of Highgate Woods. Pink granite used for the obelisk.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.58-1.57 Ga
Quarry Location
Turku, Vehmaa, SW Finland.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Highgate
Address
Highgate Wood N10 3JN
Date of build
1888
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Highgate Wood Drinking Fountain — Balmoral Granite
Balmoral Granite at Highgate Wood Drinking Fountain
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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