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St John the Baptist Church

Radyr Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Conglomerate
  • Triassic

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Just found Radyr Stone in St John the Baptist Church.

Triassic conglomerate, quarried at Radyr Quarry, Cardiff, Wales. Nearest stop: Danescourt.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3613-st-john-the-baptist-church/

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Location of Geological Feature
The quoins on the church. The grave of a William Smith, in the form of a Celtic Cross, in the churchyard is also Radyr Stone.
Rock Type
Conglomerate
Geological Age
Triassic
Quarry Location
Radyr Quarry, Cardiff, Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Danescourt
Address
Rachel Close, Danescourt CF5 2SH
Building architect
probably John Prichard
Date of build
C19 rebuild
Find out more
Stone identified by Michael Statham.
St John the Baptist Church — Radyr Stone
Radyr Stone at St John the Baptist Church
    Entry submitted by Michael Statham

More stone at St John the Baptist Church

  • Bath Stone
  • Bath Stone
  • Blue Lias
  • Dundry Stone
  • Sweldon Stone

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Melingriffith Railway BridgeRadyr Stone780 m · about 12 min walk
  • Old BridgeRadyr Stone980 m · about 15 min walk
  • Rookwood HospitalRadyr Stone1.5 km · about 23 min walk
  • Lampost base, Insole CourtRadyr Stone1.5 km · about 24 min walk
  • Insole Court Summer HouseRadyr Stone1.7 km · about 27 min walk
  • Insole CourtGwrhyd Pennant Sandstone1.7 km · about 27 min walk

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

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