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Town Hall Extension

Darley Dale Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
The exterior of the building is faced with sandstone. It is a freestone and a stylised logo has been carved over the pedestrian entrance, such as facing the main Town Hall, across Lloyd Street
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Darley Dale, Derbyshire
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Manchester Piccadilly
Address
Lloyd Street M2 5DB
Building architect
Vincent Harris
Date of build
1936
Find out more
The Manchester Geological Association have created a book,  A Building Stones Guide to Central Manchester, ISBN 978-0-9928713-1-4.  Third Edition 2014.  Data from this was the basis for this entry, which was verified and updated where necessary.
Town Hall Extension — Darley Dale Sandstone
Darley Dale Sandstone at Town Hall Extension
Darley Dale Sandstone at Town Hall Extension (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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