White lias is a rare, fine-grained form of limestone from the late Triassic period, occurring only in certain parts of Somerset and infrequently in Warwickshire It gets the name ‘lias’ from the quarrymen’s dialect for ‘layers’, referring to its natural state when quarried White lias is part of the Penarth Group, a multi-layered bed of stone formed from shale and limestone At its.
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Based on a lifetime of working with stone, Flagstone Restoration is a small, craft based company that specialises in restoring original, in-situ flagstone floors to their former glory We work with Blue Lias, Welsh Pennant, Hamstone and Purbeck on a regular basis.
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Lovell Stone Group carries out the quarrying and processing of their historic blue, grey and white Lias Building Stone at their quarry situated at Bowden’s Lane in Langport, Somerset We have substantial reserves of white, grey and blue Lias; all of which are traditionally used building and walling stones in the West Country and South Wal.
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Traditionally we have only supplied Flint Stone (chert) but we are getting more people asking us for other types of walling stone As a result we now supply both Field and Quarried Blue Lias Field Lias and Random Quarried Lias are ideal for facing walls and hous Both of these options can be cropped back to a bed depth of 100 or 150mm.
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in central Somerset, especially Street, Somerton and Langport are composed largely of Blue Lias stone 38 Amongst the most attractive of Somerset’s building stones are the famous pale yellow coloured Ham Stone and Doulting Stone which only occur in the vicinity of Yeovil and Doulting respectively Both are high quality building stones, and are.
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BLUE LIAS COBBLES Blue Lias is quarried exclusively in Somerset and is formed from layers of limestone and shale Its deep blue/grey colouring and durability makes it a popular choice for paving and cobbl We recommend the following finish which enhances the natural characteristics of this stone:.
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Traditionally we have only supplied Flint Stone (chert) but we are getting more people asking us for other types of walling stone As a result we now supply both Field and Quarried Blue Lias Field Lias and Random Quarried Lias are ideal for facing walls and hous Both of these options can be cropped back to a bed depth of 100 or 150mm.
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Our Stone / Blue Lias Blue Lias is a sequence of layers of limestones and shale dating from the Jurassic period (some 195 million years ago) It is a prevalent feature of the cliffs around Lyme Regis and Charmouth, Dorset, as well as Somerset, particularly around Glastonbury and the Polden Hills.
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Welcome to Ham & Doulting Stone Ham and Doulting Stone is based in Somerset With a wealth of experience in quarrying, cutting & supplying of all types of stone such as Hamstone, Blue Lias and Bath Stone - Ham and Doulting Stone provides a professional and reliable service of outstanding quality.
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Based on a lifetime of working with stone, Flagstone Restoration is a small, craft based company that specialises in restoring original, in-situ flagstone floors to their former glory We work with Blue Lias, Welsh Pennant, Hamstone and Purbeck on a regular basis , Flagstone restoration - Pitney - Somerset.
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This was sourced from the Rhaetic (below the Lias), the Inferior Oolite and Great Oolite (above it), the Carboniferous Limestone or even from the very distant Chalk Having arranged this, raw material preparation costs were reduced further by using the whole of the Blue Lias, un-separated.
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Somerset County Council has stated that blue lias ‘makes a major contribution to the built heritage and character of Somerset’ Historic homes and churches throughout Somerset have been built with this stone and, indeed, many cemeteries in the county are filled with blue lias tombston.
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Blue Lias is a kind of dark grey jurassic limestone quarried in United Kingdom This stone is especially good for Building stone, fireplaces, stairs, countertops, sinks, monuments, pool coping, sills, ornamental stone, mosaic, interior, exterrior, wall, floor, paving and other design projects It also called Somerset Blue Lias, Blue Lias Stone.
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Find Stone Merchants in Somerton, Somerset, with business contact details, opening hours and reviews Search for leading suppliers and wholesalers near you on Yell Submit your own review for the local Stone Merchants.
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Flagston Real stone flooring and paving is both beautiful and affordable Versatile for both internal and external use, we have one of the widest selections of natural stone flagston Ideal for kitchens, conservatories, hallways, garden paths, forecourts, patios, courtyard gardens and grand entrances, we’re confident we’ll have a stone.
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Natural Stone Directory 20th Edition 2018 / 2019 The new 20th edition of the Natural Stone Directory is now out including more listings than ever before For the most comprehensive coverage of the UK’s natural stone quarries, stonemasons, wholesalers, equipment and service suppliers and industry related organisations order a copy now.
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Find Quarries in Somerset, as well as other companies providing industrial services near you Get reviews, contact details, opening hours and photos, or send your enquiry through Yell , Blue Lias Stone , The Ham Hill Stone Supply Company Ltd 15+ Years with Yell Stone Merchants Ham & Bath Stone Specialists Message Email.
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Jul 04, 2017· Restoring Blue Lias Limestone Kitchen Flagstones in Somerset Posted on July 4, 2017 by AbzDominise This post comes from the kitchen of a house in the village of Odcombe , which is a few miles west of Yeovil, where the Blue Lias Flagstone floor which dated back to.
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Beer Stone in the quarries (Beer Quarry Caves) near Beer is 4-6 metres thick (13-20 feet) It was worked by the Romans, Saxons and Normans onwards Beer Stone was used extensively in Exeter Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral, as well as many buildings in SE Devon and SW Dorset.
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Blue Lias is a kind of dark grey jurassic limestone quarried in United Kingdom This stone is especially good for Building stone, fireplaces, stairs, countertops, sinks, monuments, pool coping, sills, ornamental stone, mosaic, interior, exterrior, wall, floor, paving and other design projects It also called Somerset Blue Lias, Blue Lias Stone.
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Somerset, only White Lias and Blue Lias were selected as ‘needed’ on the basis of perceived market need and the emphasis placed on these stone types in consultation respons Other well known building stones presently worked in Somerset (eg Ham Stone, Doulting Stone, Capton Stone, Forest.
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Blue Lias limestones are fine-grained blue-grey lime mudston Bed thicknesses vary, but typically 10-45 centimetr The stronger beds were used as worked blocks of about brick size, but the stone does not weather well, and the buildings were often rendered or hung with imported slate.
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