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Fountains Abbey Infirmary

Nidderdale Marble (Coarse Grained)

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone (encrinite)
  • Lower Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
Pilasters in the Infirmary. A grey limestone with large crinoid ossicles and stems.
Fossils
Crinoids
Rock Type
Limestone (encrinite)
Geological Age
Lower Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Nidderdale, West Riding, Yorkshire, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Thirsk
Address
Fountains Abbey HG4 3DY
Date of build
12th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Fountains Abbey Infirmary — Nidderdale Marble (Coarse Grained)
Nidderdale Marble (Coarse Grained) at Fountains Abbey Infirmary
Nidderdale Marble (Coarse Grained) at Fountains Abbey Infirmary (detail 2)
Nidderdale Marble (Coarse Grained) at Fountains Abbey Infirmary (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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