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Caffi Castell

Ffestiniog Blue-Grey Slate

  • Sedimentary
  • Slate
  • Ordovician

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Just found Ffestiniog Blue-Grey Slate in Caffi Castell.

Ordovician slate, quarried at Croesor, Blaenau Ffestiniog & Penmachno, North Wales, UK. Nearest stop: Harlech.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3726-caffi-castell/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Slate paving at the entrance to the Castle Cafe and gift shop.
Rock Type
Slate
Geological Age
Ordovician
Quarry Location
Croesor, Blaenau Ffestiniog & Penmachno, North Wales, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Harlech
Address
Castle Square LL46 2YH
Date of build
19th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Caffi Castell — Ffestiniog Blue-Grey Slate
Ffestiniog Blue-Grey Slate at Caffi Castell
Ffestiniog Blue-Grey Slate at Caffi Castell (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

More stone at Caffi Castell

  • Harlech Grits

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • TwtilGwryd Pennant Sandstone20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Old Cheese MarketHarlech Grits30 m · about 1 min walk
  • Cambrian House (Caffi Bwtri Bach)Harlech Grits50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Cae Du DesignsHarlech Grits60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Harlech CastleHarlech Grits70 m · about 1 min walk
  • Seion Chapel (St David's Church)Harlech Grits90 m · about 1 min walk

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