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St Eleth's Church

Gwna Greenschist

  • Metamorphic
  • Schist
  • Precambrian

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Just found Gwna Greenschist in St Eleth's Church.

Precambrian schist, quarried at Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales. Nearest stop: Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3700-st-eleth-s-church/

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Location of Geological Feature
One of the main building stones in the rubble masonry are the local schists.
Rock Type
Schist
Geological Age
Precambrian
Quarry Location
Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Address
Queenstreet LL68 9ET
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
St Eleth's Church — Gwna Greenschist
Gwna Greenschist at St Eleth's Church
Gwna Greenschist at St Eleth's Church (detail 2)
Gwna Greenschist at St Eleth's Church (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

More stone at St Eleth's Church

  • Anglesey Grits
  • Moelfre Limestone

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • St Eleth's ChurchyardHeather Slate10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Porth Amlwch Car ParkGwryd Pennant Sandstone750 m · about 12 min walk
  • Porth Amlwch Harbour WallGwna Greenschist880 m · about 14 min walk
  • Lime KilnGwna Greenschist970 m · about 15 min walk
  • Watch Tower Geo Mon OfficesMoelfre Limestone980 m · about 15 min walk
  • Gate PostMoelfre Limestone980 m · about 15 min walk

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

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