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St Winwaloe's Church

Tregonning Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 280-290 Ma

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Just found Tregonning Granite in St Winwaloe's Church.

280-290 Ma granite, quarried at Tregonning Hill, Godolphin Cross, Cornwall, England, UK. Nearest stop: Redruth.

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https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5323-st-winwaloe-s-church/

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for quoins and window dressings as well as blocks scattered throughout the rubble masonry. An equigranular granite.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
280-290 Ma
Quarry Location
Tregonning Hill, Godolphin Cross, Cornwall, England, UK
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Redruth
Address
Gunwalloe TR12 7QE
Date of build
15-16th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
St Winwaloe's Church — Tregonning Granite
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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