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Cotton Bud Fountain

Taivassalo Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.6 Ga

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Location of Geological Feature
In the middle of the pedestrian walkway opposite Old Bank Street there is a fountain with a sculpture based on a cotton bud about to flower.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.6 Ga
Quarry Location
Taivassalo, Vehmaa, Finland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Manchester Piccadilly
Address
St Ann's Square M2 7DH
Building architect
Peter Randall-Page
Date of build
1996
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall. 

Cotton Bud Fountain — Taivassalo Granite
Taivassalo Granite at Cotton Bud Fountain
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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