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Christ Church Bebington

Storeton Stone

  • Fossil
  • Sandstone
  • Triassic

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Just found Storeton Stone in Christ Church Bebington.

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

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/5586-christ-church-bebington/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
The church is constructed from the local sandstone. The quarries were known for the Chirotherium trackways, and a slab of stone with footprints is mounted in the church porch.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Triassic
Quarry Location
Bebington, The Wirral, Merseyside, England
Category
Fossil
Nearest station
Bebington
Address
King's Road CH63 8LX
Building architect
Walter Scott
Date of build
1859
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Christ Church Bebington — Storeton Stone
Storeton Stone at Christ Church Bebington
Storeton Stone at Christ Church Bebington (detail 2)
Storeton Stone at Christ Church Bebington (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • Albion HouseLeinster Granite5.6 km
  • Great George Street Congregational ChurchToxteth Park Stone5.6 km
  • Liverpool Anglican CathedralWoolton Stone5.6 km
  • Cunard BuildingPortland Stone: Whitbed5.6 km
  • Royal Liver BuildingBohus Grey Granite5.6 km

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