Stone in Archaeology Database


Threlkeld Microgranite

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Usage

General Comments:

Threlkeld stone was used as railway ballast, roadstone and setts over a 120 year period. Stone was also produced for local buildings as well as kerbs and street setts (Stanier 2000: 139).

Known Usage: Thirlmere Reservoir Dam, Keswick,
Church Tower, Keswick, Cumbria.