A band of Middle Devonian limestone runs west to east from Cremyll to Plymstock including the Hoe. Local limestone may be seen in numerous buildings, walls and pavements throughout Plymouth. To the north and north east of the city is the granite mass of Dartmoor; the granite was mined and exported via Plymouth. Rocks brought down the Tamar from Dartmoor include ores containing tin, copper, tungsten, lead and other minerals. There is evidence that the middle Devonian limestone belt at the south edge of Plymouth and in Plymstock was quarried at West Hoe, Cattedown and Radford. COUNT 5
QSN1 Middle Devonian limestone exists between Plymstock and what location? ANS1 Cremyll QSN2 What location north of the city possesses granite? ANS2 Dartmoor QSN3 What river was used to ferry granite from Dartmoor to Plymouth? ANS3 Tamar QSN4 Along with West Hoe and Radford, where was Middle Devonian limestone quarried in the region? ANS4 Cattedown QSN5 What local stone was used in the construction of many Plymouth buildings? ANS5 limestone