Building Stones Trail

Great Malvern is characterised by the presence of the local Malvern rock. However it is also possible to see a number of other rock types used as building material. This guide aims to introduce the visitor to aspects of geology through the use of building stones, both local and far-travelled. In addition, the trail illuminates the connection between the development of the town on this site because of its geographical location and the natural resources of water and stone.

This trail takes approximately one hour to complete.

ISBN: 0-9535054-6-4

For more information about the general area:
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Bennett, A., (1942) The Geology of Malvernia. Malvern Naturalists' Field Club.
Bullard, D.W., & Morris, L., (1989) Malvern Hills: A student's guide to the geology of the Malverns. Nature Conservancy Council. Peterborough.
Dreghorn, W., (Date not known) The Malverns and May Hill. Enterprise Local Books. Cheltenham.
Hurle, P., (1992) The Malverns. Phillimore & Co Ltd
Osborne, B., and Weaver, C., (2001) 3rd edition. Springs, Spouts, Fountains and Holy Wells of the Malvern Hills. Cora Weaver. Malvern
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Smith, B.S., (1978) A History of Malvern. Alan Sutton & The Malvern Bookshop.
Stringer, S.W.C., (1954) History of Colwall. Colwall & Malvern Libraries.