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Statue of Nelson, Nelson's Column

Craigleith Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
Statue on top of the column. The statue is by E. H. Baily and was made in 1842.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Granton Quarry, Midlothian, Scotland
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Charing Cross
Address
Trafalgar Square WC2N 5DN
Building architect
E. H. Baily
Date of build
1842
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Photo by Howard Anderson
Statue of Nelson, Nelson's Column — Craigleith Sandstone
Craigleith Sandstone at Statue of Nelson, Nelson's Column
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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