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Carreg Samson

Keratophyric Tuffs

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Ordovician

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Location of Geological Feature
Neolithic megalithic site. The burial chamber is constructed from locally derived field stones, and would once have been covered by a pile of smaller stones. Several of the upright stones are composed of the local dolerite.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Ordovician
Quarry Location
Abercastle, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Fishguard Harbour
Address
Abercastle SA62 5AN
Date of build
4th Millenium BCE
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Carreg Samson — Keratophyric Tuffs
Keratophyric Tuffs at Carreg Samson
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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