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Lewes Castle Barbican

Tunbridge Wells Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Lower Cretaceous

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Location of Geological Feature
The arch is constructed with sandstone blockas, as the the dressings around the arrow slits etc. Yellow and buff sandstone are used in the outer arch.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Lower Cretaceous
Quarry Location
Sussex, England UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Lewes
Address
Castle Gate BN7 1YE
Date of build
14th Century
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall.
Lewes Castle Barbican — Tunbridge Wells Sandstone
Tunbridge Wells Sandstone at Lewes Castle Barbican
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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