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Fountains Abbey Huby Tower

Magnesian Limestone

  • Sedimentary
  • Dolomite
  • Permian

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Location of Geological Feature
Much of the tower, built under the tenure of Abbot Marmaduke Huby is constructed of Magnesian Limestone. This stone can be seen in the interior used for dressings and inscriptions.
Rock Type
Dolomite
Geological Age
Permian
Quarry Location
Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Thirsk
Address
Fountains Abbey HG4 3DY
Date of build
1500
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Fountains Abbey Huby Tower — Magnesian Limestone
Magnesian Limestone at Fountains Abbey Huby Tower
Magnesian Limestone at Fountains Abbey Huby Tower (detail 2)
Magnesian Limestone at Fountains Abbey Huby Tower (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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