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The Yew Tree, Manuden

Hertfordshire Puddingstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sarsen (sandstone)
  • 55-56Ma

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Just found Hertfordshire Puddingstone in The Yew Tree, Manuden.

55-56Ma sarsen (sandstone), quarried at SE England. Nearest stop: Bishop's Stortford.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3993-the-yew-tree-manuden/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
At the road junction outside The Yew Tree Inn in Manuden. In front of modern external accommodation buildings.
Rock Type
Sarsen (sandstone)
Geological Age
55-56Ma
Quarry Location
SE England
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Bishop's Stortford
Address
The Street, Manuden CM23 1DJ
Date of build
Inn built 1457
The Yew Tree, Manuden — Hertfordshire Puddingstone
Hertfordshire Puddingstone at The Yew Tree, Manuden
Hertfordshire Puddingstone at The Yew Tree, Manuden (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Graham Oxborrow

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Farnham Sarsen StoneSarsen2.3 km · about 36 min walk
  • Brent Pelham War MemorialPuddingstone7 km
  • Axe & Compasses, ArkesdenSarsen (Puddingstone)7.8 km
  • Wicken Water Boulders, ArkesdenSarsen erratics7.8 km
  • Arkesden War MemorialSarsen7.9 km
  • Hospital WallAislaby Sandstone8.8 km

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