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St Peter's Church Wolferton

Barnack Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Jurassic

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Just found Barnack Stone in St Peter's Church Wolferton.

Jurassic limestone, quarried at Barnack. Nearest stop: King's Lynn.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3324-st-peter-s-church-wolferton/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone dressings in the tower.
Fossils
Shell fragments
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Jurassic
Quarry Location
Barnack
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
King's Lynn
Address
Steer Road PE31 6HD
Date of build
13th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
St Peter's Church Wolferton — Barnack Stone
Barnack Stone at St Peter's Church Wolferton
Barnack Stone at St Peter's Church Wolferton (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Sacrist's GateBarnack Stone49 km
  • Barclays Bank ElyAncaster Freestone49 km
  • Choir HouseEly Sandstone49 km

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

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