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Riverside House

Dalbeattie Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 391 Ma

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Just found Dalbeattie Granite in Riverside House.

391 Ma granite, quarried at Dalbeattie, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, UK. Nearest stop: Salford Central.

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
Granite foundations of the brick building.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
391 Ma
Quarry Location
Dalbeattie, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Salford Central
Address
Irwell Street M3 5EN
Date of build
1890s
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Riverside House — Dalbeattie Granite
Dalbeattie Granite at Riverside House
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Magistrates & Coroners CourtLocharbriggs Sandstone420 m · about 7 min walk
  • Magistrates & Coroners CourtsRustenberg Gabbro420 m · about 7 min walk
  • 17, Quay StreetCarmen Red Granite440 m · about 7 min walk
  • 102, Quay StreetLarvikite Marina Pearl440 m · about 7 min walk

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