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King's Arms

Peterhead Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 406 Ma

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Just found Peterhead Granite in King's Arms.

406 Ma granite, quarried at Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK. Nearest stop: Oxford Circus.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
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Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Pillars between windows.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
406 Ma
Quarry Location
Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Oxford Circus
Address
68, Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia W1W 7QL
King's Arms — Peterhead Granite
Peterhead Granite at King's Arms
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • 60, Great Portland StreetPietra Basaltina110 m · about 2 min walk
  • 83-85, Mortimer StreetVirbo Granite110 m · about 2 min walk
  • The GeorgePeterhead Granite130 m · about 2 min walk

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