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Statue of Horse & Rider

Light Shap Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 397 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
A bronze statue by Elizabeth Frink stands on a plinth of porphyritic pink granite.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
397 Ma
Quarry Location
Shap Fell, Cumbria, UK.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Green Park
Address
Piccadilly W1J 8HP
Statue of Horse & Rider — Light Shap Granite
Light Shap Granite at Statue of Horse & Rider
Light Shap Granite at Statue of Horse & Rider (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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