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HSBC Bank

Penmon Limestone

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Asbian, Lower Carboniferous

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Just found Penmon Limestone in HSBC Bank.

Asbian, Lower Carboniferous limestone, quarried at Penmon, Anglesey, Wales. Nearest stop: Bangor.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3493-hsbc-bank/

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone.
Fossils
Rugose corals, Productid brachiopods
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Asbian, Lower Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Penmon, Anglesey, Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Bangor
Address
274, High Street LL57 1RU
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
HSBC Bank — Penmon Limestone
Penmon Limestone at HSBC Bank
Penmon Limestone at HSBC Bank (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • William Hill BookmakersLarvikite: Blue Pearl10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Clio LoungePenmon Limestone20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Deniol CenttreHalkyn Limestone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • H&M StoresPenrhyn Heather Slate50 m · about 1 min walk
  • NatWest BankPenmon Marble100 m · about 2 min walk
  • Penrhyn HallPenmaenmawr Granodiorite130 m · about 2 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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