- De Lank Quarries
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De Lank Quarries, Hantergantick.
De Lank Quarries (grid reference SX101753) is a 21.91 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in St Breward parish, north Cornwall, notified in 1994. The quarries have produced typical biotite granites and are of such quality that a slab now forms the base section of the reception desk[1] at the Geological Society of London. Another notable structure built of De Lank granite is the fourth Eddystone Lighthouse, 1882.
A branch of the Bodmin and Wadebridge railway served the De Lank quarry.
See also
References
- English Nature citation sheet for the site (accessed 6 August 2006)
- ^ Robinson E (2007) Desk Job, Geoscientist 17(5), 10-11, ISSN 0961-5628
External links
- English Nature website (SSSI information)
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