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The Cambrian Tap

Radyr Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone/Conglomerate
  • Triassic

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Just found Radyr Stone in The Cambrian Tap.

Triassic sandstone/conglomerate, quarried at Radyr, St Fagans, Cardiff, Wales. Nearest stop: Cardiff.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2539-the-cambrian-tap/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Foundations. A red conglomerate.
Rock Type
Sandstone/Conglomerate
Geological Age
Triassic
Quarry Location
Radyr, St Fagans, Cardiff, Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Cardiff
Address
51 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1AD
The Cambrian Tap — Radyr Stone
Radyr Stone at The Cambrian Tap
Radyr Stone at The Cambrian Tap (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Street Furniture, The HayesBlack Pearl130 m · about 2 min walk
  • St David's Shopping CentreLeistadter Sandstone150 m · about 2 min walk
  • The HayesG354 Dark Red Granite160 m · about 2 min walk
  • John LewisBath Stone180 m · about 3 min walk
  • Cardiff Central StationKitley Green Marble220 m · about 3 min walk
  • Statue of John BatchelorCornish Granite220 m · about 3 min walk

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