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Peckham Rye Park Water Fountain

Ross of Mull Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 418 Ma Caledonian

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Just found Ross of Mull Granite in Peckham Rye Park Water Fountain.

418 Ma Caledonian granite, quarried at Ross of Mull, Mull, Hebrides, Scotland. Nearest stop: Peckham Rye.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5380-peckham-rye-park-water-fountain/

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for basin and finial of the fountain.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
418 Ma Caledonian
Quarry Location
Ross of Mull, Mull, Hebrides, Scotland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Peckham Rye
Address
Peckham Rye Park SE15 3JG
Date of build
19th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Peckham Rye Park Water Fountain — Ross of Mull Granite
Ross of Mull Granite at Peckham Rye Park Water Fountain
Ross of Mull Granite at Peckham Rye Park Water Fountain (detail 2)
Ross of Mull Granite at Peckham Rye Park Water Fountain (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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