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Statue of Churchill

Cheesewring Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 287 Ma

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Just found Cheesewring Granite in Statue of Churchill.

287 Ma granite, quarried at Liskeard, Cornwall, UK. Nearest stop: Westminster.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/521-statue-of-churchill/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Plinth of Churchill's statue.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
287 Ma
Quarry Location
Liskeard, Cornwall, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Westminster
Address
Parliament Square SW1P
Statue of Churchill — Cheesewring Granite
Cheesewring Granite at Statue of Churchill
Cheesewring Granite at Statue of Churchill (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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