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Hadrian's Wall

Whinstone

  • Igneous
  • Dolerite
  • 295 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone collected from the Great Whin Sill is used to build the Wall in this area near to Sycamore Gap.
Rock Type
Dolerite
Geological Age
295 Ma
Quarry Location
Teesdale, County Durham, England, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Bardon Mill
Address
Once Brewed CA8 7DD
Date of build
2nd - 4th Centuries AD
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Hadrian's Wall — Whinstone
Whinstone at Hadrian's Wall
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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