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Buxton Opera House

York Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
The steps up from the pavement to main door of the Opera House on the NE side of the building.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Derbyshire, England
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Buxton
Address
The Square SK17 6XN
Building architect
Frank Matcham
Date of build
1903
Buxton Opera House — York Stone
York Stone at Buxton Opera House
York Stone at Buxton Opera House (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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