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Hay Castle

Tufa

  • Sedimentary
  • Tufa
  • Quaternary

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Just found Tufa in Hay Castle.

Quaternary tufa, quarried at Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales. Nearest stop: Hereford.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3649-hay-castle/

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Location of Geological Feature
A window arch in the medieval remnants of Hay Castle is constructed from tufa.
Rock Type
Tufa
Geological Age
Quaternary
Quarry Location
Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Hereford
Address
Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5DF
Date of build
13th century
Find out more
Stine identified by Michael Statham.
Hay Castle — Tufa
Tufa at Hay Castle
    Entry submitted by Michael Statham

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Dore AbbeyOld Red Sandstone20 km
  • St Mary & St David's ChurchOld Red Sandstone25 km
  • Hereford Museum & Art GalleryRadyr Stone28 km
  • St Catherine's ChurchBrownstone34 km
  • Grave of R. T. CrawshayRadyr Stone37 km
  • Monmouth War MemorialPortland Stone41 km

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

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