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Henry Patch Memorial

Purple Welsh Slate

  • Metamorphic
  • Slate
  • Cambrian

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Just found Purple Welsh Slate in Henry Patch Memorial.

Cambrian slate, quarried at Penrhyn, Llanberis & Nantlle, Wales, UK. Nearest stop: Castle Cary.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4279-henry-patch-memorial/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for the inscribed plaque.
Rock Type
Slate
Geological Age
Cambrian
Quarry Location
Penrhyn, Llanberis & Nantlle, Wales, UK.
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Castle Cary
Address
Cathedral Green BA5 2UE
Date of build
2012
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Henry Patch Memorial — Purple Welsh Slate
Purple Welsh Slate at Henry Patch Memorial
Purple Welsh Slate at Henry Patch Memorial (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

More stone at Henry Patch Memorial

  • Doulting Stone

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Wells Cathedral Music SchoolDraycott Marble20 m · about 1 min walk
  • Wells CathedralDoulting Stone50 m · about 1 min walk
  • Vicars Close GatehouseDraycott Marble80 m · about 1 min walk
  • Wells Cathedral Visitor EntranceDraycott Marble100 m · about 2 min walk
  • St Michael's Tower, Glastonbury TorDoulting Stone8.3 km
  • Chilkwell Street WallBlue Lias8.7 km

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