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South Docks Surrey Quays

Megacrystic Cornish Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 290 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Blocks used to construct the dock walls. A megacrystic granite, derived from either Lamorna or the St Austell region of Cornwall.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
290 Ma
Quarry Location
Cornwall, England, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Surrey Quays
Address
Rope Street SE16 7TY
Date of build
1811
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
South Docks Surrey Quays — Megacrystic Cornish Granite
Megacrystic Cornish Granite at South Docks Surrey Quays
Megacrystic Cornish Granite at South Docks Surrey Quays (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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