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Queen's Staithe

Amygdaloidal Basalt

  • Igneous
  • Basalt
  • Unknown

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Location of Geological Feature
A wide variety of glacial erratic cobbles are used for paving on the Staithe. These include amygdaloidal basalts of unknown provenance.
Rock Type
Basalt
Geological Age
Unknown
Quarry Location
Unknown
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
York
Date of build
20th Century
Queen's Staithe — Amygdaloidal Basalt
Amygdaloidal Basalt at Queen's Staithe
Amygdaloidal Basalt at Queen's Staithe (detail 2)
Amygdaloidal Basalt at Queen's Staithe (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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