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Whitehaven Harbour Wall

St Bees Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • 250 Ma

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
The building stone makes up all of the harbour walls. This photo was taken where the footpath is narrowest, just before the right turn to go towards the lighthouse.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
250 Ma
Quarry Location
St Bees
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Whitehaven
Address
Whitehaven CA28 7LY
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Stone identified by Daniel Stubbs.
Whitehaven Harbour Wall — St Bees Sandstone
    Entry submitted by Daniel Stubbs

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