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Chindit Memorial

Balmoral Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 1.58-1.57 Ga

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for the steps of the memorial.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
1.58-1.57 Ga
Quarry Location
Turku, Vehmaa, SW Finland.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Westminster
Address
Victoria Embankment Gardens SW1A 2JL
Building architect
David Price & Frank Forster
Date of build
1990
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Chindit Memorial — Balmoral Granite
Balmoral Granite at Chindit Memorial
Balmoral Granite at Chindit Memorial (detail 2)
Balmoral Granite at Chindit Memorial (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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