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Llanedwen Churchyard, Griffiths Memorial

Carrara Marble

  • Metamorphic
  • Marble
  • Early Jurassic

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Just found Carrara Marble in Llanedwen Churchyard, Griffiths Memorial.

Early Jurassic marble, quarried at Carrara, Massa & Carrara Province, Italy. Nearest stop: Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3568-llanedwen-churchyard-griffiths-memorial/

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for the pyramidion.
Rock Type
Marble
Geological Age
Early Jurassic
Quarry Location
Carrara, Massa & Carrara Province, Italy.
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Address
Moel-y-Don LL61 6EZ
Date of build
19th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Llanedwen Churchyard, Griffiths Memorial — Carrara Marble
Carrara Marble at Llanedwen Churchyard, Griffiths Memorial
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Llanedwen ChurchAnglesey Grits10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Llanedwen Churchyard, Jones ObeliskPeterhead Granite10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Llanedwen Churchyard, Owen MemorialCornish Granite20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Llanedwen Churchyard, GravestonesHeather Slate20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Wall, Moel-y-DonAnglesey Grits470 m · about 7 min walk
  • Y Felinheli War MemorialPenmon Limestone1 km · about 16 min walk

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