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Bodiam Castle

Kentish Ragstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Cretaceous

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Just found Kentish Ragstone in Bodiam Castle.

Cretaceous sandstone, quarried at Various quarries in Kent and Sussex. Nearest stop: Bodiam.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3498-bodiam-castle/

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone is ashlar masonry of Kentish Ragstone, quarried locally.
Fossils
Oysters
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Various quarries in Kent and Sussex
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Bodiam
Address
Robertsbridge TN32 5UA
Date of build
14th Century
Bodiam Castle — Kentish Ragstone
Kentish Ragstone at Bodiam Castle
    Entry submitted by Ruth

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • All Saints Church HastingsIronstone16 km
  • Croft RoadPenryn Granite16 km
  • St Clement's ChurchIronstone16 km
  • St Clements ChurchSussex Sandstone16 km
  • Holy TrinitySussex Sandstone17 km
  • Sea GateSussex Sandstone17 km

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

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