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Beaumaris War Memorial

Rustenburg Bon Accord

  • Igneous
  • Gabbro
  • 2054 Ma

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Just found Rustenburg Bon Accord in Beaumaris War Memorial.

2054 Ma gabbro, quarried at Rustenburg, South Africa. Nearest stop: Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3723-beaumaris-war-memorial/

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Location of Geological Feature
Black gabbro plaques around the base of the War Memorial.
Rock Type
Gabbro
Geological Age
2054 Ma
Quarry Location
Rustenburg, South Africa.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Address
2, Steeple Lane LL58 8DR
Date of build
20th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Beaumaris War Memorial — Rustenburg Bon Accord
Rustenburg Bon Accord at Beaumaris War Memorial
Rustenburg Bon Accord at Beaumaris War Memorial (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • St Mary's and St Nicholas's ChurchCefn Sandstone20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Our Lady Queen of MartyrsPenmaenmawr Granodiorite120 m · about 2 min walk
  • 1, Rating RowPenmon Limestone130 m · about 2 min walk
  • Castle StreetAnglesey Grits140 m · about 2 min walk
  • The Bulkeley HotelPenmon Limestone140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Beaumaris CastleAnglesey Grits250 m · about 4 min walk

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