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Calver Village Cross

Millstone Grit

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

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Just found Millstone Grit in Calver Village Cross.

Upper Carboniferous sandstone, quarried at Curbar Edge. Nearest stop: Grindleford.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5350-calver-village-cross/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Large stone block as the base of a small memorial lamp on the small roundabout at the junction of Main Street High Street and Sough Lane. A sandstone block with inserts of small stone plaques
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Curbar Edge
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Grindleford
Address
Sough Lane S32 3XP
Date of build
1911
Calver Village Cross — Millstone Grit
Millstone Grit at Calver Village Cross
Millstone Grit at Calver Village Cross (detail 2)
Millstone Grit at Calver Village Cross (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Dave Wallis

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Co-op Market SquareAshover Grit6.4 km
  • Brunel House Business ParkAshover Grit6.5 km
  • Coop SupermarketMillstone Grit9.4 km
  • Ladybower Reservoir MemorialMillstone Grit12 km
  • The Bulls HeadDerbydene Limestone12 km
  • Chesterfield Town HallPortland Stone Whitbed14 km

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

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