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Cardiff Central Station

Kitley Green Marble

  • Metamorphic
  • Limestone
  • Devonian

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Just found Kitley Green Marble in Cardiff Central Station.

Devonian limestone, quarried at Kitley Park, Yealmpton, nr. Plymouth, Devon. Nearest stop: Cardiff.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2530-cardiff-central-station/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Engaged columns in the station hall.
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Devonian
Quarry Location
Kitley Park, Yealmpton, nr. Plymouth, Devon
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Cardiff
Address
Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP
Cardiff Central Station — Kitley Green Marble
Kitley Green Marble at Cardiff Central Station
Kitley Green Marble at Cardiff Central Station (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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