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Colwyn Chambers

Dalbeattie Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 391 Ma

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Just found Dalbeattie Granite in Colwyn Chambers.

391 Ma granite, quarried at Dalbeattie, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, UK. Nearest stop: Manchester Piccadilly.

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
Grey granite used at forundation level.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
391 Ma
Quarry Location
Dalbeattie, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Manchester Piccadilly
Address
19, York Street M2 3BA
Building architect
J.Gibbon Sankey
Date of build
1898
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Colwyn Chambers — Dalbeattie Granite
Dalbeattie Granite at Colwyn Chambers
Dalbeattie Granite at Colwyn Chambers (detail 2)
Dalbeattie Granite at Colwyn Chambers (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Portland Stone: Whitbed

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Royal Sun Alliance BuildingBaltic Brown Granite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • 38, Mosley StreetCornish Granite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • 18-22, Moseley StreetDakota Mahogany Granite40 m · about 1 min walk
  • 42, Fountain StreetShimoga Gneiss60 m · about 1 min walk
  • 1, York Street (Browns)Dalbeattie Granite110 m · about 2 min walk
  • 19, Spring GardensCarmen Red130 m · about 2 min walk

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