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Cambrian

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43 locations recorded with this geological age.

  1. 2, Bank PlaceDecorative multicoloured slate on the facade pf the building.Metamorphic·Slate·near Porthmadog
  2. Albert MemorialDark purple geometric paving slabs around the monument.Metamorphic·Slate
  3. All Saints Church CellanRain sills beneath the brick-dressed windows.Metamorphic·Slate·near Aberystwyth
  4. AlmshousesPaving outside the almshouses uses slate gravestones from the Cathedral yard.Metamorphic·Slate·near Bangor
  5. Ardvreck CastleRubble masonry is a mixture of local stone and glacial cobbles. The white Eriboll Sandstone is distinctive.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Lairg
  6. Ardvreck CastleA few blocks of vosgesite, a variety of lamprophyre, which intrude the local limestones occur in the ruble…Igneous·Lamprophyre·near Lairg
  7. Bachwen DolmenThe burial chamber is constructed from slabs of grey, glassy welded tuff.Sedimentary·Tuff·near Bangor
  8. Boys Brigade MemorialPlinth.Metamorphic·Slate·near Lichfield
  9. Cae Du DesignsMain building stone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Harlech
  10. Caffi CastellMain building stone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Harlech
  11. Cambrian House (Caffi Bwtri Bach)Main building stone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Harlech
  12. Christ ChurchMain building stone. Pyrite bearing sandstones, probably derived from the local turbidite sandstones.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Barmouth
  13. Coleg MenaiDecorative panel engraved with technical instruments.Metamorphic·Slate·near Bangor
  14. Criccieth RNLI Lifeboat StationRoofing material. Both the old and new buildings of the lifeboat station are roofed with local slate.Metamorphic·Slate·near Criccieth
  15. Dolbadarn CastleCoursed masonry using the local slates.Metamorphic·Slate·near Bangor
  16. Exchange Square Water FeatureBelow the paizza area in front of the Selfridges store is a water feature with a floor made of slabs of sla…Metamorphic·Slate·near Manchester Piccadilly
  17. Foelallt ArmsRoofing slate.Metamorphic·Slate·near Aberystwyth
  18. GravestonesSome 18th Century gravestones in Heather Slate.Metamorphic·Slate·near Bangor
  19. H&M StoresCladding on the upper storey of the building.Metamorphic·Slate·near Bangor
  20. Harlech CastleMain building stone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Harlech
  21. Henry Patch MemorialStone used for the inscribed plaque.Metamorphic·Slate·near Castle Cary
  22. Isalaw's HousePlaque. Isalaw, the pseudonym of Richard Jones, was a writer of hymns an a novelist.Metamorphic·Slate·near Bangor
  23. Korean War MemorialStone used for paving around the memorial.Metamorphic·Slate·near Charing Cross
  24. Little Green StreetKerbstones in coarse-grained pink granite. These are worn and weathered, so a secure identification is not…Igneous·Granite·near Gospel Oak
  25. Llangristiolus ChurchGravestones in the old churchyard.Metamorphic·Slate·near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
  26. Millenium CentreThe facade of the building uses a variety of slates from North Wales.Metamorphic·Slate·near Cardiff
  27. Millenium CentreThe facade of the building uses a variety of slates from North Wales.Metamorphic·Slate·near Cardiff
  28. Millenium CentreThe facade of the building uses a variety of slates from North Wales. This variety often shows pale grey-gr…Metamorphic·Slate·near Cardiff
  29. Old Cheese MarketMain building stone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Harlech
  30. Our Lady's & St James's R.C. ChurchMain building stone.Sedimentary·Volcanic Breccia·near Bangor
  31. Sculpture: Inner SpiritMain building stone.Metamorphic·Slate·near Birmingham New Street
  32. Seion Chapel (St David's Church)Main building stone.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Harlech
  33. The SkerriesA few blocks of ignimbrite, acidic welded tuffs, are found in the rubble masonry of the building. These blo…Igneous·Ignimbrite·near Bangor
  34. Slate FencesPurple spotted slate used for traditional fencing in the park.Metamorphic·Slate·near Bangor
  35. Slate wallStone used to face and cope the wall.Metamorphic·Slate·near Bangor
  36. St David & St Helen's Church, TwthillRoofing slates.Metamorphic·Slate·near Bangor
  37. St Ffraid's ChurchRain screen cladding on SW facing wall.Metamorphic·Slate·near Aberystwyth
  38. St John HoxtonSlate with inscription at the rear of the church.Metamorphic·Slate·near Old Street
  39. St John The Baptist GraveyardChest TombMetamorphic·Slate·near Pinner
  40. St Mary's Church LlanaelhaearnChest Tombs in grey and purple slate.Metamorphic·Slate·near Bangor
  41. St Mary's Churchyard Harrow-on-the-HillThomas Port's headstoneMetamorphic·Slate·near Harrow-on-the-Hill
  42. Ty GwynMain building stone, probably derived from the local turbidite sandstones.Sedimentary·Sandstone·near Barmouth
  43. Y MaesPurple slate paving slabs.Metamorphic·Slate·near Bangor

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