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Criccieth Castle

Anglesey Grits

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Lower Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
Sandstone dressings in the gatehouse and other doorways.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Lower Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Malltraeth, Anglesey, Wales
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Criccieth
Address
Castle Street LL52 0DP
Date of build
13th Century
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Stone identified by the Welsh Stone Forum
Criccieth Castle — Anglesey Grits
Anglesey Grits at Criccieth Castle
Anglesey Grits at Criccieth Castle (detail 2)
Anglesey Grits at Criccieth Castle (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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