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The Oratory

Storeton Stone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Triassic

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Just found Storeton Stone in The Oratory.

Triassic sandstone, quarried at Bebington, The Wirral, Merseyside, England. Nearest stop: Liverpool Central Station.

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Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone of this building in St James's Mount Cemetery.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Triassic
Quarry Location
Bebington, The Wirral, Merseyside, England
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Liverpool Central Station
Address
Cathedral Gate L1 7AZ
Building architect
John Foster
Date of build
1830
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
The Oratory — Storeton Stone
Storeton Stone at The Oratory
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Liverpool Anglican CathedralWoolton Stone100 m · about 1 min walk
  • The Liverpool Institute for Performing ArtsStoreton Stone140 m · about 2 min walk
  • Great George Street Congregational ChurchToxteth Park Stone230 m · about 4 min walk
  • Hope Street HotelPortland Stone: Whitbed330 m · about 5 min walk
  • Philharmonic Dining RoomsDarley Dale Sandstone370 m · about 6 min walk
  • Confucius InstituteSandstone620 m · about 10 min walk

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

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