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Leper Stone

Sarsen

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone (Sarsen)
  • 55 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
On the eastern verge of B1383 Cambridge Road, close to speed limit signs to north of village. The wall behind is said to be the only remnant of a leper hospital. Alms were left on the stone by villagers.
Rock Type
Sandstone (Sarsen)
Geological Age
55 Ma
Quarry Location
Probably Cambridgeshire, England
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Newport Essex
Address
Cambridge Road (B1383), Newport
Date of build
Not known
Leper Stone — Sarsen
Sarsen at Leper Stone
    Entry submitted by Graham Oxborrow

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