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Statue of David Lloyd George

Grey Trefor Microgranite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 450 Ma

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Just found Grey Trefor Microgranite in Statue of David Lloyd George.

450 Ma granite, quarried at Trefor, Lleyn Peninsula, North Wales. Nearest stop: Bangor.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2619-statue-of-david-lloyd-george/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Plinth of statue.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
450 Ma
Quarry Location
Trefor, Lleyn Peninsula, North Wales
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bangor
Address
Castle Square (Y Maes) LL55 2NF
Building architect
W. Goscombe John
Date of build
1921
Statue of David Lloyd George — Grey Trefor Microgranite
Grey Trefor Microgranite at Statue of David Lloyd George
Grey Trefor Microgranite at Statue of David Lloyd George (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Caernarfon CastleAnglesey Grits20 m · about 1 min walk
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  • Sir Huw Owen StatuePenmon Marble40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Town Walls PlaquePenmon Limestone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Town WallsGlacial cobbles50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Harbour OfficesPenmon Limestone50 m · about 1 min walk

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