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The Old Hall Hotel

Millstone Grit

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
The main SE facing walls on the Crescent either side on the main entrance. They show severe erosion and or weathering due to their age and exposure.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Derbyshire, England
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Buxton
Address
The Square SK17 6BD
Date of build
1573
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Built for the 6th Earl of Shewsbury.

Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
The Old Hall Hotel — Millstone Grit
Millstone Grit at The Old Hall Hotel
Millstone Grit at The Old Hall Hotel (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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