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Capel Tabernacl

Trefor Grey Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 450 Ma

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Just found Trefor Grey Granite in Capel Tabernacl.

450 Ma granite, quarried at Trefor, Lleyn Peninsula, North Wales, UK. Nearest stop: Bangor.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4052-capel-tabernacl/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
This building is now private flats. The building is faced in grey rubble masonry.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
450 Ma
Quarry Location
Trefor, Lleyn Peninsula, North Wales, UK.
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bangor
Address
Garth Road LL57 2RL
Building architect
James Cubitt
Date of build
1905
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Capel Tabernacl — Trefor Grey Granite
Trefor Grey Granite at Capel Tabernacl
Trefor Grey Granite at Capel Tabernacl (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Capel EmausCefn Sandstone40 m · about 1 min walk
  • H&M StoresPenrhyn Heather Slate320 m · about 5 min walk
  • Former Post OfficePortland Stone: Whitbed340 m · about 5 min walk
  • Bangor UniversityCefn Sandstone340 m · about 5 min walk
  • Clio LoungePenmon Limestone350 m · about 6 min walk
  • Deiniol Road Drinking FountainPeterhead Granite360 m · about 6 min walk

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