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St Mary's and St Nicholas's Church

Cefn Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Lower Carboniferous

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Just found Cefn Sandstone in St Mary's and St Nicholas's Church.

Lower Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales. Nearest stop: Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3721-st-mary-s-and-st-nicholas-s-church/

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Location of Geological Feature
Yellow, cross-bedded sandstone parapets have been added to the east end of the church.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Lower Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Address
2, Steeple Lane LL58 8DR
Date of build
19th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
St Mary's and St Nicholas's Church — Cefn Sandstone
Cefn Sandstone at St Mary's and St Nicholas's Church
Cefn Sandstone at St Mary's and St Nicholas's Church (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Beaumaris War MemorialPortland Stone: Whitbed20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Our Lady Queen of MartyrsPenmaenmawr Granodiorite140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Castle StreetAnglesey Grits150 m · about 2 min walk
  • 1, Rating RowPenmon Limestone150 m · about 2 min walk
  • The Bulkeley HotelPenmon Limestone160 m · about 2 min walk
  • Beaumaris CastleAnglesey Grits270 m · about 4 min walk

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