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Jefferies and Williams Memorial

Sarsen

  • Sandstone
  • Palaeocene

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Just found Sarsen in Jefferies and Williams Memorial.

Palaeocene sandstone, quarried at Various locations in Wiltshire, England. Nearest stop: Swindon.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3995-jefferies-and-williams-memorial/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Memorial stone to poets Richard Jefferies and Albert Williams on Burderop Down, Wiltshire.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Palaeocene
Quarry Location
Various locations in Wiltshire, England
Nearest station
Swindon
Address
Barbury Castle Country Park SN4 0QH
Date of build
20th Century
Jefferies and Williams Memorial — Sarsen
    Entry submitted by Katy Whitaker

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Hackpen White HorseChalk3.1 km
  • Devil's DenSarsen6.5 km
  • St Nicholas Church, FyfieldSarsen7.4 km
  • Avebury Stone CircleSarsen8 km
  • Christ Church, East KennetSarsen9.5 km
  • West Kennet Long BarrowSarsen9.8 km

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