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Manchester Cenotaph

Rough Rock

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found Rough Rock in Manchester Cenotaph.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Crosland Hill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK. Nearest stop: Manchester Piccadilly.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4431-manchester-cenotaph/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Circular paved area surrounding the obelisk.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Crosland Hill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Manchester Piccadilly
Address
Princess Street M27
Date of build
2014
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The Manchester Geological Association have created a book,  A Building Stones Guide to Central Manchester, ISBN 978-0-9928713-1-4.  Third Edition 2014.  Data from this was the basis for this entry, which was verified and updated where necessary.

Manchester Cenotaph — Rough Rock
Rough Rock at Manchester Cenotaph
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • 75, Moseley StreetPortland Stone Roach100 m · about 1 min walk
  • Town Hall ExtensionDarley Dale Sandstone110 m · about 2 min walk
  • Manchester Central LibraryPortland Stone Whitbed120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Midland HotelCairngall Granite170 m · about 3 min walk
  • 36 Princess StreetPeterhead Granite190 m · about 3 min walk
  • Wella Hair StudioCumbrian Green Slate220 m · about 3 min walk

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

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