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Corn Exchange

Ackworth Rock

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Upper Carboniferous

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used to build the foundation courses.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Upper Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Ackworth Moor, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Doncaster
Address
Market Place DN1 1BN
Building architect
William Watkins
Date of build
1873
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
Corn Exchange — Ackworth Rock
Ackworth Rock at Corn Exchange
Ackworth Rock at Corn Exchange (detail 2)
Ackworth Rock at Corn Exchange (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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