"chris French" wrote in message
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in Caithness writes
Can anyone give me any information about the red sandy soils found in
Paignton, Devon, gardens please?


Information as to what?

The red soils are common through south devon, due presumably to the Red
Sandstone
--
Chris French

In the Brecon Beacon there is a prevalence of red soil which is due to the
beds of Old Red Sandstone.

Bill