Wellington Rocks [62 photos] in TQ5739 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

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Wellington Rocks

Wellington Rocks are found on Tunbridge Wells Common, they are an outcrop of Tunbridge Wells Sandstone.
Named after the Wellington Hotel. In earlier times they were variously described as the High Rocks on Mount Ephraim, or as Castle Rock (either named after the nearby Castle Tavern, or because of the shape of rocks’ highest point). Early nineteenth century guides report that “small transparent pebbles are found on the paths of the Common, especially after rain. These crystals are called Tunbridge Wells Diamonds, and, cut and polished, form brilliant additions to the jewel-case”. Small rounded pebbles can still be seen here today embedded in the sandstone, and it is presumably the most attractive of these, eroded out of the rock, which were once collected.

by N Chadwick

Created: Sat, 30 Mar 2013, Updated: Sat, 4 Jan 2014

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TQ5739 : Wellington Rocks beyond Linden Park Cricket Ground by N Chadwick

TQ5739 : Wellington Rocks, Tunbridge Wells Common by N Chadwick

TQ5739 : Wellington Rocks hidden under snow by N Chadwick

TQ5739 : Snow, Wellington Rocks by N Chadwick

TQ5739 : Wellington Rocks in the snow (2) by N Chadwick

TQ5739 : Wellington Rocks covered in snow by N Chadwick

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