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Machynlleth War Memorial

Clinterty Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 420 Ma

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Just found Clinterty Granite in Machynlleth War Memorial.

420 Ma granite, quarried at Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Nearest stop: Machynlleth.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3442-machynlleth-war-memorial/

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Location of Geological Feature
Columns of pink granite. This is possibly Clinterty Granite.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
420 Ma
Quarry Location
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Machynlleth
Address
Heol y Doll SY20 8AJ
Building architect
James Leonard Williams
Date of build
1924
Find out more
Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.

See also: Statham. M., 2018, Machynlleth War Memorial, Welsh Stone Forum Newsletter, 15, p. 35.
Machynlleth War Memorial — Clinterty Granite
Clinterty Granite at Machynlleth War Memorial
    Entry submitted by Stephen Davies

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  • Seion Chapel (St David's Church)Harlech Grits34 km
  • Cae Du DesignsCefn Sandstone34 km
  • Cambrian House (Caffi Bwtri Bach)Harlech Grits34 km

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