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Grave of R. T. Crawshay

Radyr Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Conglomerate
  • Triassic

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Location of Geological Feature
The grave of the famous Merthyr ironmaster Robert Thompson Crawshay is located in the churchyard of St Gwynno's, Vaynor, which Crawshay had had built. Surrounded by railings bedded in Radyr Stone the grave is capped by a huge slab of Radyr Stone which must weigh several tons.
Rock Type
Conglomerate
Geological Age
Triassic
Quarry Location
Radyr Quarry, Cardiff, Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Merthyr Tydfil
Address
Vaynor CF48 2TT
Date of build
1879
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Stone identified by Michael Statham.
Grave of R. T. Crawshay — Radyr Stone
    Entry submitted by Michael Statham

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