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Llanbeblig Church

Arfon Grits

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Lower Cambrian

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Just found Arfon Grits in Llanbeblig Church.

Lower Cambrian sandstone, quarried at Arfon District, 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/3164-llanbeblig-church/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Rubble masonry. Various stones are used in the construction of the church.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Lower Cambrian
Quarry Location
Arfon District, North Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Bangor
Address
Constantine Road LL55 2LN
Date of build
14th - 16th Century
Llanbeblig Church — Arfon Grits
Arfon Grits at Llanbeblig Church
Arfon Grits at Llanbeblig Church (detail 2)
Arfon Grits at Llanbeblig Church (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

More stone at Llanbeblig Church

  • Anglesey Grits
  • Clwyd Limestone
  • Clwyd Limestone
  • Penrhyn Spotted Slate
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  • Penrhyn Spotted Slate

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Segontium Roman FortAnglesey Grits230 m · about 4 min walk
  • Salem ChapelPenmon Limestone670 m · about 11 min walk
  • Pool StreetPenrhyn Spotted Slate710 m · about 11 min walk
  • Poole Street FountainPenmon Limestone720 m · about 11 min walk
  • Nationwide Building SocietyPenrhyn Spotted Slate740 m · about 12 min walk
  • Ebenezer ChapelPenmon Limestone760 m · about 12 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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