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Various lithologies.

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6 locations recorded with this stone.

  1. The Boatyard GatepostsThe gatepost and wall are mainly built from ballast. A mixture of non-local granites, sandstones and even a…Various lithologies.·near Bangor
  2. Glandwr RoadWall at the end of the gardens near the junction with Garth Road. This is built from assorted ballast, incl…Various lithologies.·near Bangor
  3. Great Yarmouth MinsterBlocks of igneous and metamorphic rocks are found in this wall, which are probably derived from ballast com…Igneous·Various lithologies.·near Great Yarmouth
  4. Swanage Pebble MosaicA pebble mosaic depicting three fish. This is made from a selection of stones of unknown provenance, includ…Igneous·Various lithologies.·near Wareham
  5. Town Walls; Minster ChurchyardSquared off blocks of igneous rocks commonly used as kerb-and cobblestones during the 19th Century have bee…Igneous·Various lithologies.·near Great Yarmouth
  6. Town Walls; Sainsbury's Car ParkBlocks of igneous and metamorphic rocks are found in this wall, which are probably derived from ballast com…Igneous·Various lithologies.·near Great Yarmouth

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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