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Principality Building Society

Red Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sedimentary
  • Permo-Triassic

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Just found Red Sandstone in Principality Building Society.

Permo-Triassic sedimentary, quarried at Cheshire, UK. Nearest stop: Llandudno.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2793-principality-building-society/

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone for upper storeys. Red sandstones are obtained from various localities in NW England and Dumfrieshire. The precise origin of this stone is unknown, but the most local source is the Cheshire Basin.
Rock Type
Sedimentary
Geological Age
Permo-Triassic
Quarry Location
Cheshire, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Llandudno
Address
85 Mostyn Street, Llandudno, LL30 2PD
Principality Building Society — Red Sandstone
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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  • Cafe NeroLarvikite: Emerald Pearl20 m · about 1 min walk
  • NatWest BankCornish Granite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Cafe CultureVerde Alpi60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Llandudno Town HallMalpas Sandstone60 m · about 1 min walk
  • St Georges HotelCairngall Granite80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Halifax Building SocietyBianco Sardo90 m · about 1 min walk

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

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