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St Dyfan's Church

Tilestone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Early Devonian

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Just found Tilestone in St Dyfan's Church.

Early Devonian sandstone, quarried at Llandyfan, Carmarthen & Dinefwr, Wales. Nearest stop: Llandybie.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3650-st-dyfan-s-church/

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Location of Geological Feature
The church of St Dyfan in Llandyfan is roofed in local tilestones from the Old Red Sandstone.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Early Devonian
Quarry Location
Llandyfan, Carmarthen & Dinefwr, Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Llandybie
Address
Llandyfan SA18 2TU
Building architect
R K Pensom
Date of build
1864-5
Find out more
Syone identified by Michael Statham.
St Dyfan's Church — Tilestone
    Entry submitted by Michael Statham

Nearby

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  • Vivian Park War MemorialForest Pennant Sandstone29 km
  • All Saints Church CellanLlandewi Brefi Bluestone33 km
  • St Mary's Church Llanfair ClydogauLlandewi Brefi Bluestone34 km
  • St Mary's Churchyard Llanfair ClydogauLlandewi Brefi Bluestone34 km
  • Margam Abbey Church War MemorialHoptonwood Stone35 km
  • Alaw Goch's GraveRadyr Stone37 km

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