Quick snippet on Lundy granite

When it comes to finding the aesthetic beauty of granite stone then visiting exotic destinations like Lundy Island on Bristol Channel can give you a mesmerizing experience. You may have seen several different granite landscapes in the form of tor and dykes but after seeing the picturesque of Lundy Island you will start admiring the elegance of granite stone.

As of 2007, there was a resident population of 28 people, including volunteers. These include a warden, ranger, island manager, and farmer, as well as bar and house-keeping staff. Most live in and around the village at the south of the island. Most visitors are day-trippers, although there are 23 holiday properties and a camp site for staying visitors, mostly also around the south of the island.

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In a 2005 opinion poll of Radio Times readers, Lundy was named as Britain's tenth greatest natural wonder. The entire island has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and it was England's first statutory Marine Nature Reserve, and the first Marine Conservation Zone, because of its unique flora and fauna. It is managed by the Landmark Trust on behalf of the National Trust. Read more on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lundy

It is true that Lundy Island is one of the tenth natural wonder in Britain that is appreciated worldwide for its admirable picturesque. Moreover it has become of the hot research area among numerous scientists and geologists that are looking for ways to explore more insight details on granite formation.

Geology

The island is primarily composed of granite of 50±3 to 54±2 million years (from the Eocene period), with slate at the southern end; the plateau soil is mainly loam, with some peat. Among the igneous dykes cutting the granite are a small number composed of a unique orthophyre. This was given the name Lundyite in 1914, although the term – never precisely defined – has since fallen into disuse.

Lundy-Granite

Climate

Lundy Island lies on the borderline where the North Atlantic Ocean and the Bristol Channel meet, so it has quite a mild climate. Lundy has cool, wet winters and mild, wet summers. It is often windy on the coast. Read more on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lundy#Geology.

If you are a true admirer of granite stone then I strongly recommend you to visit Lundy Island at least once. Moreover if you are looking for exotic range in granite stone in UK then you can visit Granite4Less.