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North Bay (Dock 9)

Cornish Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 290 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Engineering stone used in the original construction of the dock basin.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Cornwall, England
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Salford Central
Address
The Quays M50 3UB
Building architect
Manchester Ship Canal Company
Date of build
1894
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
North Bay (Dock 9) — Cornish Granite
Cornish Granite at North Bay (Dock 9)
Cornish Granite at North Bay (Dock 9) (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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