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Warfield Road

Twthill Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • Neoproterozoic

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Just found Twthill Granite in Warfield Road.

Neoproterozoic granite, quarried at Twthill, Caernarfon, Wales. Nearest stop: Bangor.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3128-warfield-road/

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Location of Geological Feature
Pink granite used for stone wall at the top end of the road.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
Neoproterozoic
Quarry Location
Twthill, Caernarfon, Wales
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bangor
Address
Warfield Road LL55
Warfield Road — Twthill Granite
Twthill Granite at Warfield Road
Twthill Granite at Warfield Road (detail 2)
Twthill Granite at Warfield Road (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • England Road NorthTrefor Granodiorite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Caernarfon Gorsedd CirclePenrhyn Spotted Slate80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Twthill Pedestrian UnderpassArfon Grits420 m · about 7 min walk
  • Fun Centre (former Christ Church)Cefn Sandstone450 m · about 7 min walk
  • St David & St Helen's Church, TwthillHeather Slate480 m · about 8 min walk
  • Celtic Royal HotelGwespyr Sandstone550 m · about 9 min walk

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