Geology of buildings in central Leeds.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Sat 03 Dec, 2011 8:36 pm

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

PC - Dublin · Post by **PC - Dublin** » Sat 03 Dec, 2011 9:50 pm

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

jim · Post by **jim** » Sat 03 Dec, 2011 10:05 pm

Try the Bramley Falls Park thread on here for information gentlemen!

PC - Dublin · Post by **PC - Dublin** » Sat 03 Dec, 2011 10:20 pm

Thanks Jim. Much appreciated.

PC - Dublin · Post by **PC - Dublin** » Sun 04 Dec, 2011 5:52 pm

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."

grumpytramp · Post by **grumpytramp** » Sun 04 Dec, 2011 8:09 pm

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!

PC - Dublin · Post by **PC - Dublin** » Sun 04 Dec, 2011 8:36 pm

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

Post by **tyke bhoy** » Sun 04 Dec, 2011 8:40 pm

grumpytramp wrote: It is a superb wee book! Locals rubbing off on you?

majorhoundii · Post by **majorhoundii** » Sun 04 Dec, 2011 9:45 pm

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.

PC - Dublin · Post by **PC - Dublin** » Fri 09 Dec, 2011 8:57 am

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)