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Criccieth Castle

Tremadoc Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Ordovician

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Location of Geological Feature
Main construction stone for the fortifications on the N side of the castle.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Ordovician
Quarry Location
Tremadoc, Gwynedd, 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 — Tremadoc Sandstone
Tremadoc Sandstone at Criccieth Castle
Tremadoc Sandstone at Criccieth Castle (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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