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Blanchland Post Office

Stainmore Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
The village Post Office was formerly the gate to the Abbey. It is built of the local Stainmore Sandstone.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Blanchland, Consett, Northumberland, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Chester-le-Street
Address
The Square DH8 9SR
Date of build
C15th, rebuilt 1753
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Blanchland Post Office — Stainmore Sandstone
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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