Castle at Rochechouart Impact Crater
by Jurgen Lorenzen
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Castle at Rochechouart Impact Crater
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Jurgen Lorenzen
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Photograph - Photography
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The 13th century castle at Rochechouart, important in the wars between England and France in Richard the Lionheart's time, is built of impact breccia. The Rochechouart impact crater, west of Limoges in central France, was created around 214 million years ago, during the late Triassic Period, by a large extraterrestrial body striking the Earth. Many other buildings in the town used this stone for building.
Château de Rochechouart is a thirteenth-century French castle, located at the top of the confluence of the Grêne and Vayres rivers in the commune of Rochechouart within the département of Haute-Vienne.
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December 22nd, 2014
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Holly April Harris
Gorgeous photo of a beautiful place! Congratulations! I’m am very pleased to feature your beautiful image in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ It’s a wonderful addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Third Quarter Featured Image Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 9/29/22
Sharon W
Wow! What a amazing sight to see and such a wonderful experience to be there!! Beautiful capture Jurgen!!
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