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Posted: Sat 03 Dec, 2011 8:36 pm
by Leodian
I have come across a link to information on the geology of the stone work used in some buildings in the centre of Leeds. I thought it may be of interest (well I hope it is! ). This is the link
http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/misc/science ... %20Map.pdf
Posted: Sat 03 Dec, 2011 9:50 pm
by PC - Dublin
Excellent posting Leodian. Given that the predominant stone mentioned is Millstone grit are there any records available of where the stone for the various buildings was quarried from?PC
Posted: Sat 03 Dec, 2011 10:05 pm
by jim
Try the Bramley Falls Park thread on here for information gentlemen!
Posted: Sat 03 Dec, 2011 10:20 pm
by PC - Dublin
Thanks Jim. Much appreciated.
Posted: Sun 04 Dec, 2011 5:52 pm
by PC - Dublin
I got the following from the "Natural England" websitehttp://
www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conse ... 3.aspx"The tough nature of the Millstone Grit sandstone has made it a prized building stone. It has been used in the construction of many of the older buildings in Leeds: Kirkstall Abbey, the Town Hall, Corn Exchange and Mill Hill Chapel being some of the best examples. Extensive workings used to exist at Bramley, Newlay, Horsforth, Meanwood and Weetwood. The only quarry working the stone today is at Bramhope."
Posted: Sun 04 Dec, 2011 8:09 pm
by grumpytramp
Leodian you might be interested in the following book:The Building Stone Heritage of Leeds,by the late Francis G Dimes and Murray Mitchellpublished by the The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Societysee
http://www.jeremymillspublishing.co.uk/ ... duct=102It decribes most of the important buildings in the city, the source of the stone and the relevant geology. It is a superb wee book!
Posted: Sun 04 Dec, 2011 8:36 pm
by PC - Dublin
grumpytramp wrote: Leodian you might be interested in the following book:The Building Stone Heritage of Leeds,by the late Francis G Dimes and Murray Mitchellpublished by the The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Societysee
http://www.jeremymillspublishing.co.uk/ ... duct=102It decribes most of the important buildings in the city, the source of the stone and the relevant geology. It is a superb wee book! Just ordered it !!PC
Posted: Sun 04 Dec, 2011 8:40 pm
by tyke bhoy
grumpytramp wrote: It is a superb wee book! Locals rubbing off on you?
Posted: Sun 04 Dec, 2011 9:45 pm
by majorhoundii
I would guess that many buildings in Leeds are built of stone from here:
http://www.woodkirkstone.co.uk/Morley Town Hall is certainly built with stone from here - as is for that matter Manchester Town Hall.
Posted: Fri 09 Dec, 2011 8:57 am
by PC - Dublin
PC - Dublin wrote: grumpytramp wrote: Leodian you might be interested in the following book:The Building Stone Heritage of Leeds,by the late Francis G Dimes and Murray Mitchellpublished by the The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Societysee
http://www.jeremymillspublishing.co.uk/ ... duct=102It decribes most of the important buildings in the city, the source of the stone and the relevant geology. It is a superb wee book! Just ordered it !!PC The book arrived yesterday. Looks really interesting. Am reluctantly putting it away til Christmas !! (A great stocking filler..... for myself)