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The Admiralty

Peterhead Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 406 Ma

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Just found Peterhead Granite in The Admiralty.

406 Ma granite, quarried at Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Nearest stop: Charing Cross.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/886-the-admiralty/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Pillars and pilasters on upper storeys.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
406 Ma
Quarry Location
Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Charing Cross
Address
66, Trafalgar Square WC2N 5DS
The Admiralty — Peterhead Granite
Peterhead Granite at The Admiralty
Peterhead Granite at The Admiralty (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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  • Statue of NapierCornish Granite50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Norway House (Thai Square Restaurant)Larvikite: Blue Pearl70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Nelson's ColumnFoggintor Granite80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Statue of Nelson, Nelson's ColumnCraigleith Sandstone80 m · about 1 min walk

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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