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House of Fraser

Dalbeattie Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 391 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Cladding to the two hexagonal columns either side of the main doors.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
391 Ma
Quarry Location
Dalbeattie, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Manchester Piccadilly
Address
46, Kings Street M3 2QG
Building architect
JS Beaumont
Date of build
1939
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Stone identified by Dave Wallis. 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.

House of Fraser — Dalbeattie Granite
Dalbeattie Granite at House of Fraser
Dalbeattie Granite at House of Fraser (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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