2021

NX8453 : Granite outcrop

taken 3 years ago, near to Rockcliffe, Dumfries And Galloway, Scotland

Granite outcrop
Granite outcrop
An isolated rock outcrop on the shell beach is a fine example of a pink, granitic vein. Many such veins appear to be associated with the intrusion of the nearby Criffel-Dalbeattie pluton, with fingers reaching out into the greywackes of Silurian age. Prominent exposures of such rocks can also be found nearby on the mainland at Rockcliffe. Wave action and abrasion has kept the lower part clear of encrustation, but the top has a delightfully thick growth of lichens.

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Geographical Context: Coastal Geological interest Rocks, Scree, Cliffs Primary Subject: Geological Feature
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Rockcliffe Beach [36] · Rock [11] ·
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NX8453, 199 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Jonathan Wilkins   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 14 September, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 7 October, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NX 8449 5323 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:51.6287N 3:48.0640W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NX 8449 5323
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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