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Lampost base, Insole Court

Radyr Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Conglomerate
  • Triassic

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Just found Radyr Stone in Lampost base, Insole Court.

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

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3642-lampost-base-insole-court/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Top of the main drive on boundary of the old lodge.
Rock Type
Conglomerate
Geological Age
Triassic
Quarry Location
Radyr Quarry, Cardiff, Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Fairwater
Address
Fairwater Road CF5 2LF
Date of build
19th Century
Find out more
Stone identified by Michael Statham.
Lampost base, Insole Court — Radyr Stone
    Entry submitted by Michael Statham

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Rookwood HospitalRadyr Stone140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Insole CourtGwrhyd Pennant Sandstone230 m · about 4 min walk
  • Insole Court Summer HouseRadyr Stone250 m · about 4 min walk
  • Rockery, Insole CourtRadyr Stone270 m · about 4 min walk
  • St Padarn's InstituteRadyr Stone560 m · about 9 min walk
  • Grave of Bishop OllivantRadyr Stone640 m · about 10 min walk

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