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Llanidan Churchyard wall

Anglesey Grits

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found Anglesey Grits in Llanidan Churchyard wall.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Menai Straits, Gwynedd, North Wales. Nearest stop: Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone. Red sandstones, grits and conglomerates from local quarries.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Menai Straits, Gwynedd, North Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Address
Brynsiencyn LL61 6TT
Date of build
19th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Llanidan Churchyard wall — Anglesey Grits
Anglesey Grits at Llanidan Churchyard wall
Anglesey Grits at Llanidan Churchyard wall (detail 2)
Anglesey Grits at Llanidan Churchyard wall (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Llanidan ChurchAnglesey Grits20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Llanidan Churchyard, MemorialDalbeattie Granite30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Llanidan ChurchyardHeather Slate30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Bodowyr Burial ChamberMicaschist2.8 km
  • Bryn Celli Ddu Car ParkPenmon Limestone2.9 km
  • Llanedwen Churchyard, Owen MemorialCornish Granite2.9 km

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

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