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Sutton stone

Geologic formation in Wales From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sutton stone
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Sutton stone is a geologic formation located only in South Wales. Sutton stone consists of white, conglomeratic limestones with pebbles of black chert (silica) and carboniferous limestones, laid down in early Jurassic times. It was named by geologist Henry De la Beche in 1846.[1]

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Sutton stone exposed near Ogmore-by-Sea.

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