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Glossop War Memorial

Millstone Grit

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Larege rectangular blocks forming the plinth to the main memorial on Norfolk Square
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Glossop, Derbyshire, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Glossop
Address
18, Henry Street SK13 8BW
Date of build
1922
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The stone is from Shire Hill Quarry.
Glossop War Memorial — Millstone Grit
Millstone Grit at Glossop War Memorial
Millstone Grit at Glossop War Memorial (detail 2)
Millstone Grit at Glossop War Memorial (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

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