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Great Yarmouth Minster

Ballast

  • Igneous
  • Various lithologies.
  • Various ages.

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Location of Geological Feature
Blocks of igneous and metamorphic rocks are found in this wall, which are probably derived from ballast coming into the port. Unfortunately, it is slightly too high up to photograph!
Rock Type
Various lithologies.
Geological Age
Various ages.
Quarry Location
Various locations.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Great Yarmouth
Address
Church Plain NR30 1NE
Date of build
14th-16th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Great Yarmouth Minster — Ballast
Ballast at Great Yarmouth Minster
Ballast at Great Yarmouth Minster (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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