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Statue of Canning

Giant Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 280 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Plinth. Giant Granite has huge feldspar megacrysts and tourmaline.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
280 Ma
Quarry Location
Princetown & Merrivale, Dartmoor, Devon, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Westminster
Address
Parliament Square SW1P
Statue of Canning — Giant Granite
Giant Granite at Statue of Canning
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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