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London Bridge Stairs

Giant Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 280 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Pier at the north end of the bridge. Giant Granite has large feldspar megacrysts and clots of black tourmaline.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
280 Ma
Quarry Location
Princetown & Merrivale, Dartmoor, Devon, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
London Bridge
Address
London Bridge
London Bridge Stairs — Giant Granite
Giant Granite at London Bridge Stairs
Giant Granite at London Bridge Stairs (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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