Faringdon Virtual Trail

The ancient market town of Faringdon is situated on the Golden Ridge, which extends between Oxford and Swindon. It is the warm, honey coloured grit used in the buildings in the area, including many of the buildings in Faringdon, that gives the Golden Ridge its name. The Ridge is made of coral-rich limestone, called the Corallian Limestone, which plays a big part in the geology of Faringdon, ranging from its affect on the landscape, to its use as a building stone. Faringdon is also home to the world-famous Faringdon Sponge Gravel, which contains many excellently preserved fossil sponges. Faringdon is one of the best places in Oxfordshire to see how the geology affects the landscape, and this provides the town with some of the best views in the county.

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