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Chester Cathedral

Helsby Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Triassic

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Location of Geological Feature
Mottled red and white sandstones used in both the exterior and interior of the building.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Triassic
Quarry Location
Helsby and other quarries, Cheshire, England
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Chester
Address
St Werburgh Street CH1 2DY
Date of build
10th-16th Centuries
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Chester Cathedral — Helsby Sandstone
Helsby Sandstone at Chester Cathedral
Helsby Sandstone at Chester Cathedral (detail 2)
Helsby Sandstone at Chester Cathedral (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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