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Stonehenge

Sarsen

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Palaeocene

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Location of Geological Feature
Neolithic megalithic site. The outer circle of trilithons are constructed from locally derived sarsens.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Palaeocene
Quarry Location
Various locations in Wiltshire, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Salisbury
Address
West Amesbury SP4 7TZ
Date of build
3rd Millenium BC
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Stonehenge — Sarsen
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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