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Castle Hotel

Penmaenmawr Granodiorite

  • Igneous
  • Granodiorite
  • Upper Ordovician

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Just found Penmaenmawr Granodiorite in Castle Hotel.

Upper Ordovician granodiorite, quarried at Penmaenmawr, Wales. Nearest stop: Conwy.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3463-castle-hotel/

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Location of Geological Feature
Angular cobbles used for cladding the walls of the building.
Rock Type
Granodiorite
Geological Age
Upper Ordovician
Quarry Location
Penmaenmawr, Wales
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Conwy
Address
High Street LL32 8DB
Building architect
John Douglas
Date of build
1891
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Castle Hotel — Penmaenmawr Granodiorite
Penmaenmawr Granodiorite at Castle Hotel
Penmaenmawr Granodiorite at Castle Hotel (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Edward's ButchersWhite Limestone40 m · about 1 min walk
  • Aberconwy HouseGloddaeth Sandstone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • St Mary's Church ConwyWhite Limestone60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Conwy Municipal OfficesWhite Limestone120 m · about 2 min walk

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