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Statue of Outram

Peterhead Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 406 Ma

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Just found Peterhead Granite in Statue of Outram.

406 Ma granite, quarried at Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK. Nearest stop: Embankment.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/526-statue-of-outram/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Plinth for bronze statue of General Outram.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
406 Ma
Quarry Location
Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Embankment
Address
Whitehall Gardens SW1A
Statue of Outram — Peterhead Granite
Peterhead Granite at Statue of Outram
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Embankment PlaceVerde Ubatuba60 m · about 1 min walk
  • 1, Embankment PlaceBlack Pearl150 m · about 2 min walk
  • York House WatergatePortland Stone: Whitbed180 m · about 3 min walk
  • Gurkha MemorialPortland Stone: Basebed190 m · about 3 min walk
  • The Arches, Villiers StreetVerde Ubatuba190 m · about 3 min walk
  • Ministry of DefencePortland Stone: Whitbed200 m · about 3 min walk

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