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Mynachlog Fawr Gateposts

Dundry Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Limestone
  • Middle Jurassic

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Just found Dundry Stone in Mynachlog Fawr Gateposts.

Middle Jurassic limestone, quarried at Dundry, Bristol, Somerset & Avon, England, UK. Nearest stop: Aberystwyth.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5271-mynachlog-fawr-gateposts/

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Location of Geological Feature
Each gatepost is topped by moulded architectural fragments of piers obtained from the ruins of the Abbey.
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Middle Jurassic
Quarry Location
Dundry, Bristol, Somerset & Avon, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Aberystwyth
Address
Abbey Road, Ystrad Fflur SY25 6ES
Date of build
17th Century
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Stone identified by Tim Palmer and Ruth Siddall
Mynachlog Fawr Gateposts — Dundry Stone
Dundry Stone at Mynachlog Fawr Gateposts
Dundry Stone at Mynachlog Fawr Gateposts (detail 2)
Dundry Stone at Mynachlog Fawr Gateposts (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Strata Florida AbbeyDundry Stone40 m · about 1 min walk
  • St David's ChurchLlandewi Brefi Bluestone13 km
  • Foelallt ArmsHeather Slate13 km
  • St Mary's Churchyard Llanfair ClydogauKemnay Granite19 km
  • St Mary's Church Llanfair ClydogauLlandewi Brefi Bluestone19 km
  • All Saints Church CellanBath Stone21 km

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Building stone data by Ruth Siddall, Dave Wallis and contributors. Project founded by Dave Wallis.

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