TRACERY WINDOW RESTORATION, St.MARY'S CHURCH, BROUGHTON

On the left can be seen the extensive damage and loss of detail caused by the breakdown of the stone.
The image on the right shows the tracery restoration completed with stone replacement to the upper section.
There will obviously be some contention over stone replacement versus stone repair. In this instance replacement was specified by Architect and Conservation Officer, possibly due to the high loss of masonry and to preserve the geometric details before they are totally lost in time to further erosion.
Saint Mary's Church originates from the 12th century. For more information please visit Saint Mary's Church Website

PURBECK STONE HOUSE NUMBER 51

This house number has been carved into a rough piece of Purbeck stone
to produce a very rustic finish that seems at home on the grass verge

PORTLAND STONE HOUSE NAME ~CAREFREE COTTAGE~


This Portland stone house name is an incised cut in a Roman style font with the lettering at a height of 3 inches. This particular stone is Best Base Bed,
probably the finest stone in the World

FREE STANDING PORTLAND STONE HOUSE NAME ~BRYANTS COTTAGE~


This piece, carved in Portland stone, shows raised lettering in an eliptical sunken panel. The top has been set out as a three centred arch and pitched to produce a natural appearance. At the request of the client the face has been left un~rubbed to show the marks left by the saw when processed by the quarry's sawyard

FOR SALE - RUSTIC BATH STONE CANDLESTICKS


Hand carved from Bath Stone (Stoke Ground) an Oolitic Limestone from the Cotswold Stone belt in the south west region of England, U.K. this pair of candlesticks is rustic in design and style reflecting the coarse, rustic nature of the stone. The flat faces provide an ideal surface for inscriptions to personalise, ideal as a unique and bespoke gift.
Their height is approx. 8 inches (205mm) and the weight approx. 1.8 kgs each.
These candlesticks are currently for sale. Please contact Richard for more information.

CHILMARK STONE FIREPLACE SURROUND AND HEARTH


This fire surround and hearth is constructed from Chilmark stone. The mellow olive green colour and pronounced swirling patterns and striations of this choice of stone gives an instant aged patina to a new product providing an interesting focal point

NATURAL BATH STONE MEMORIALS


This piece shows raised lettering carved in Stoke Ground Bath Stone Base Bed
The letter height is three inches with the depth sunk to approximately half inch.
Stoke Ground Bath Stone is an Oolitic Limestone formed approximately 135 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic Period.
Discover Bath Stone Mines

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)