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Godolphin House

Topaz Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 275-300 Ma

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Just found Topaz Granite in Godolphin House.

275-300 Ma granite, quarried at Tregonning, Cornwall, England. Nearest stop: Falmouth.

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone of this 17th Century Manor House. The stone was acquired from quarries on the estate.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
275-300 Ma
Quarry Location
Tregonning, Cornwall, England
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Falmouth
Address
Godolphin Cross TR13 9RE
Date of build
17th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Godolphin House — Topaz Granite
Topaz Granite at Godolphin House
Topaz Granite at Godolphin House (detail 2)
Topaz Granite at Godolphin House (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Carnmenellis Granite

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  • Ancient Cross on Cross StreetCornish Granite7.1 km
  • Willow ApartmentsNewham Stone7.1 km
  • Grylls MemorialCornish Granite7.1 km

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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