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Gate Post

Moelfre Limestone

  • Fossil
  • Limestone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
The gate post at the entrance to Geo Mon's geological clock at Port Amlwch. The limestone quoins are packed with fossils
Fossils
Corals (Syringopora, rugose corals), crinoids, brachiopods.
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Moelfre, Anglesey, Wales
Category
Fossil
Nearest station
Valley/Y Fali
Address
Porth Amlwch LL68 9DB
Date of build
19th Century
Find out more
Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Gate Post — Moelfre Limestone
Moelfre Limestone at Gate Post
Moelfre Limestone at Gate Post (detail 2)
Moelfre Limestone at Gate Post (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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