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Cardiff Gorsedd Circle

Radyr Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Conglomerate
  • Triassic

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Just found Radyr Stone in Cardiff Gorsedd Circle.

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

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3616-cardiff-gorsedd-circle/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
The outer pillars of red stone in this stone circle which commemorates the 1899 Eisteddfod.
Rock Type
Conglomerate
Geological Age
Triassic
Quarry Location
Radyr Quarry, Cardiff, Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Cathays
Address
Gorsedd Garden Road CF10 3NP
Building architect
Welsh National Eisteddfod
Date of build
1899
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Stone identified by Michael Statham.
Cardiff Gorsedd Circle — Radyr Stone
Radyr Stone at Cardiff Gorsedd Circle
    Entry submitted by Michael Statham

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • National Museum of WalesPortland Stone: Whitbed70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Cardiff City HallPortland Stone: Whitbed130 m · about 2 min walk
  • 34, Park PlacePeterhead Granite140 m · about 2 min walk
  • 2, Museum PlaceBallast160 m · about 2 min walk
  • South African War MemorialPeterhead Granite180 m · about 3 min walk
  • Cardiff City Hall ObelisksPortland Stone: Whitbed190 m · about 3 min walk

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