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St Thomas's Church

Whinstone

  • Igneous
  • Dolerite
  • Late Carboniferous - Permian

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Location of Geological Feature
A few cobbles of black or brown weathering dolerite occur in the church fabric, presumably derived from the local outcrop of the Little Whin Sill.
Rock Type
Dolerite
Geological Age
Late Carboniferous - Permian
Quarry Location
Weardale, County Durham, England, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Stanhope (Weardale Railway)
Address
9, High Street DL13 2UP
Date of build
C12th, Restored 1850s
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall. Photo of Church by Paula Street.
St Thomas's Church — Whinstone
Whinstone at St Thomas's Church
Whinstone at St Thomas's Church (detail 2)
Whinstone at St Thomas's Church (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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