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Sheffield Cathedral

Chatsworth Grit

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
Buff sandstone paving leading to the West Cathedral entrance.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Darley Dale, Derbyshire, England
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Sheffield
Address
Church Street S1 1HA
Date of build
1966
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Stone identified by Dave Wallis.

The Sheffield Area Geological Trust created a pamphlet, The Building Stones of Sheffield, Data from this was the basis for this entry, was verified and updated where necessary.

Sheffield Cathedral — Chatsworth Grit
Chatsworth Grit at Sheffield Cathedral
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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