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Wellington Memorial

Rubislaw Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 470 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Podium and steps. This is a very strongly foliated, grey granite. The most likely candidate is Aberdeen Rubislaw Granite.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
470 Ma
Quarry Location
Rubislaw, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Hyde Park Corner
Address
Wellington Memorial, Hyde Park Corner SW1X
Building architect
Sir J. E. Boehm
Date of build
1888
Wellington Memorial — Rubislaw Granite
Rubislaw Granite at Wellington Memorial
Rubislaw Granite at Wellington Memorial (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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