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Bank of Conwy

Cefn Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found Cefn Sandstone in Bank of Conwy.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales. Nearest stop: Conwy.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3452-bank-of-conwy/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Yellow sandstone dressings.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Conwy
Address
1, Lancaster Square LL32 8HT
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Bank of Conwy — Cefn Sandstone
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

More stone at Bank of Conwy

  • White Limestone

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Conwy Station Car Park EntranceClwyd Limestone10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Conwy Visitor CentreConwy Castle Grits80 m · about 1 min walk
  • St Mary's Church ConwyConwy Castle Grits100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Edward's ButchersCefn Sandstone100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Drew PritchardMottled Sandstone120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Castle HotelRuncorn Sandstone130 m · about 2 min walk

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