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Brent Pelham War Memorial

Puddingstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Conglomerate
  • 55 Ma

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Just found Puddingstone in Brent Pelham War Memorial.

55 Ma conglomerate, quarried at Hertfordhsire, England, UK. 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/4010-brent-pelham-war-memorial/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Plinth of the War Memorial, a Celtic Cross which is situated on the green at road junction, in front of St Mary the Virgin Church, Brent Pelham
Rock Type
Conglomerate
Geological Age
55 Ma
Quarry Location
Hertfordhsire, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Bishop's Stortford
Address
Buntingford SG9 0HE
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Stone identified by Graham Oxborrow.
Brent Pelham War Memorial — Puddingstone
Puddingstone at Brent Pelham War Memorial
Puddingstone at Brent Pelham War Memorial (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Graham Oxborrow

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Wicken Water Boulders, ArkesdenSarsen erratics6.1 km
  • Axe & Compasses, ArkesdenSarsen (Puddingstone)6.1 km
  • Arkesden War MemorialSarsen6.1 km
  • The Yew Tree, ManudenHertfordshire Puddingstone7 km
  • Farnham Sarsen StoneSarsen8.8 km
  • Standon PuddingstoneHertfordshire Puddingstone9.4 km

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