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Whitby War Memorial

Masi Fuchsite Gneiss

  • Metamorphic
  • Metamorphic
  • Proterozoic

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Just found Masi Fuchsite Gneiss in Whitby War Memorial.

Proterozoic metamorphic, quarried at Masi, Katukeino, Finnmark, Norway. Nearest stop: Whitby.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4429-whitby-war-memorial/

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Location of Geological Feature
Main memorial cenotaph stone on the pavement beside New Quay Road, Central Whitby. It is across Langbourne Road, opposite Whitby Railway Station. This stone's trade name is Masi Quartzite.
Rock Type
Metamorphic
Geological Age
Proterozoic
Quarry Location
Masi, Katukeino, Finnmark, Norway
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Whitby
Address
New Quay Road YO21
Date of build
2013
Find out more
Imperial War Museum War Memorial Register: Whitby
Whitby War Memorial — Masi Fuchsite Gneiss
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Victoria BridgeGranite46 km
  • Treasurer's HouseTadcaster Stone66 km
  • The Old PalaceCadeby Stone66 km
  • York MinsterTadcaster Stone66 km
  • St Michael le BelfreyAncaster Stone66 km
  • St Wilfrid's ChurchPeterhead Granite66 km

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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