The Book of Stone

Stancliffe Stone Company Ltd

Suppliers of Natural Stone
Designing with stone Why stone? Why now?
Stone has a magic few other building materials can match. It’s incredibly old, created by
fire, water and extreme pressures. It comes from the Earth and sits upon it with a clear
statement that it’s here to stay. Ancient structures across the world testify to its immense
durability and to humankind’s lasting love affair with this, one of the boldest and most
beautiful of all natural materials.

Nothing shares the same variety of character, colour and texture. Nothing offers you a comparable
palette, language and breadth of expression. Nothing can match the flexibility and integrity of stone.
That’s why it remains head and shoulders above other building materials; why it’s as relevant today as
it’s always been. That’s why and why now.

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 Your choice The Stancliffe portfolio of stones
Though its variations seem almost endless, there are essentially only three different types of stone. The first two are Stancliffe Stone is one of the largest producers of dimensional natural stone in the UK and is able to offer a superb range
created deep in the Earth’s crust – ‘igneous’ stones like granite are formed when molten magma is forced upwards of beautiful stones.
into other rocks or blasted from volcanoes as lava and ash; ‘metamorphic’ stones like slate are formed when massively
high temperatures and crushing pressures ‘re-crystalise’ minerals, changing one rock type into another. For many years Stancliffe Stone has been at the forefront of the innovative use of natural stone throughout the United Kingdom and further
afield. With stones from Scotland, Cumbria and Derbyshire, Stancliffe has a suitable stone for many different locations and applications.
The third kind, ‘sedimentary’ stones like sandstone and limestone, are created when other rocks are eroded by wind, For literature and samples, you have only to ask.
ice and water, and the fragments laid down elsewhere. Sandstone is cemented into layers; limestone is formed by the
action of chemicals and living organisms. Together, these are among the most widely used, versatile and beautiful of
all building stones.
Locharbriggs Stanton Moor Scoutmoor

Fletcher Bank Red St.Bees Howley Park

Our range
Cavendish Stoke Hall Plumpton
Stancliffe Stone specialises in sandstones and limestones.
These are produced in our own quarries and processing sites
White Red Lazonby
from the English Midlands to the Scottish Lowlands, and range
from beautiful buff-coloured Derbyshire gritstones to red
sandstones from St.Bees and Locharbriggs; from Plumpton
Red Lazonby salmon pink sandstone to the superb blue-grey
Salterwath limestone.

As the UK’s leading supplier of dimensional building stone,

Stancliffe Stone is able to ensure that both quality and reliability
of supply are maintained. Our expertise in this highly specialised
field means that we’re uniquely well placed to help you find the
stone you want, capable of satisfying the most rigorous criteria
and translating into stunning building design.

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 Your creativity
As a natural material, stone takes a little getting to know, and an appreciation of both the properties of individual
stones and the way in which character and colour change with texture is essential, if you’re to get the best from
it. But once understood, the look and feel that you’re aiming for can usually be realised in a number of ways.

Individual stones, even from different parts of the same quarry, can vary in character enormously, and clearly,
the selection, properties and processing of a particular stone can dramatically affect both performance and
aesthetics. So it’s important to work closely with your stone suppliers to find the solutions you’re looking for
both functionally and visually, that will help bring your project to life.

Our expertise
Stancliffe Stone can offer a broad spectrum of character, colour
and performance in stone, and are comfortable working either
with traditional textures or new and bespoke finishes to provide
you with a wide range of options. Working with a variety of
materials can create tremendous opportunities, but it can also
pose challenges, and we have the knowledge and resources to
address and resolve any issues arising, and help turn your ideas
into practical reality.

Involving us at an early stage will assist in moving projects

forward realistically and effectively, from establishing the
suitability of individual stones to questions of availability, finish
and fixing. It’s not unusual for requirements to change, and if
we’re actively involved with the project team, we can keep the
relevant people informed of the implications of change. So as
far as it’s possible to do so, we can make sure that everything
runs smoothly.

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 Your art The perfect partnership
There is a strong sense in which natural stone offers building designers the best of both worlds. It’s extraordinarily strong and durable, At Stancliffe Stone, we see our role as a facilitating one, providing stone as a raw material which can open up exceptional opportunities
yet at the same time, it can be extremely stylish and exceptionally beautiful. It’s capable of both lightness and gravitas; of making big, to the building designer. We are not designers ourselves and nor would we claim to be. But we do understand stone and the possibilities
bold design statements and yet lending itself to extremely fine detailing. it offers, and we’re committed and enthusiastic about passing on that understanding to communicate and explore what stone can achieve.

The character and qualities of sandstones and limestones in particular facilitate both the large and the small scale. They are equally By sharing our understanding of the design, use and working of dimensional stone, we can help ensure that you’re in a position to ask
effective in public and domestic buildings; in the broad sweep of architecture and construction, and also in the key design and feature the right questions and that key project discussions are informed discussions. And this in turn will help you realise your design effectively,
elements which can contribute so much to the whole, and to a project’s individuality. With the appropriate expertise, all of these qualities economically, and to everyone’s satisfaction. Partners in the same process – of designing with stone.
can be fully realised. So you can execute whatever it is that you want to achieve.

Our craftmanship
The experience and technical competence we can bring to bear
on building in natural stone will help ensure that your stonework
will be of the very highest quality – from selection to the finished
job. Continued investment in craft skills and technology has put
us at the forefront of the industry and coupled with sophisticated
project support systems, enables us to deal with projects of all
sizes and demands.

In addition to our own expertise, our extensive contacts in the

industry mean that we will also be able to point you in the right
direction for all relevant sources of impartial advice about Stancliffe Stone Company Ltd would like to thank
anything and everything to do with designing and working in the following companies for their contributions:
stone. So you can feel confident that it will be absolutely right – Aedas Architects Limited, Arrol & Snell Ltd,
exactly as you want it – down to the very last detail. Calder Peel Partnership Limited, East Cumbria
Countryside Project, Hall & Hoyle Architecture,
Paul White Photography and Stephenson Bell.
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 Considerations when designing Quarrying
Processing
with dimensional stone Lead-times
Colour
Finishes
Physical suitability
Design guidance
Sizes
CDM
Cost management
British Standards

‘Dimensional stone’ simply is a term that refers to any stone which is to be processed to specific dimensions.
This is an entirely separate process to that of aggregate quarrying. Dimensional stone needs to be treated
gently, with blasting kept to a minimum to ensure the integrity of the quarry block.

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 Quarrying
The process begins when the ‘overburden’ is removed and the
fractured rock is quarried to access the consolidated quarry block
that’s needed for dimensioned stone. Since the block should not
be fractured in any way, there is no blasting and instead, the block
is dragged out mechanically using a ‘claw’ tool. Some of the
largest blocks need splitting into manageable sizes and this is
achieved by drilling a series of holes and using a small quantity of
black powder to ‘pop’ the blocks in two. They are then removed
to the production unit.
Processing
After selection, the block is ‘primary sawn’. This transforms an
uncut block into slices and is done either with large circular
saws that have diamond-tipped blades – cutting one slice at a
time – or with ‘frame saws’ which have a series of blades that
cut each block into slices in a single operation.
The stone slices or ‘scants’ are then sawn-to-size – for splitting
and pitching in the case of walling stone – or cut-to-size and
profile for finished masonry. For some projects, hand masonry
is required and this is done to specification.
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Lead-times/availability
Stancliffe have long recognised the importance of reliable supply
to construction projects throughout the British Isles. For this
reason we only offer stones which we quarry and process ourselves.
The production planning and actual manufacture of dimensional
stone makes up only one part of the total lead-time applicable to
any project. Research and selection, designing the stone, designing
the fixings, let alone the contractual obligations of the tendering
process, can all add to a lengthening timescale.
Tight construction programmes are nothing new to Stancliffe and
we are available to advise the design team at the earliest stage
of current lead-times for specific products. It is not unusual for
these to change over a period of time and, providing we are actively
involved with the project team, we will keep the relevant project
professionals fully briefed on changes and the consequent
implications for the scheme.
Design guidance
Relevant British Standards include:
BS 5628 Pt3: 2001 which addresses walling stone with a 10 mm
joint using wall ties and covers, movement accommodation, mortar
recommendations and fixing information.
BS 8298: 1994 relates to Ashlar Cladding and covers dimensional
tolerances, movement accommodation, fixing information and
testing methods. Outline fixing details include handset masonry,
and illustrate the basics of restraint and support fixings.
BS 5642: covers all issues relating to cills and copings. For a full
list of relevant British Standards, see page 17.
Physical suitability
Up-to-date descriptions and information on the physical suitability
of particular stones, including test procedures and results, should
always be available from the quarry – although specific projects
may require special testing.
There are also additional sources of guidance on this subject –
the British Geological Survey, for instance, can provide a list of
operating quarries throughout the UK, together with petrographic
analysis of samples and matching suitable available stones. See
page 17 for contact details.
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 Selection criteria
The key issues to consider when specifying natural stone are
as follows:
Colour
Colour varies considerably in natural stone and this is part of its
attraction. Red or buff sandstones and some of the limestones,
for example, may vary even within one quarry – and so it becomes
important to discuss the range of colour with the quarry at an
early stage of the project.
Finishes
A number of traditional finishes are available, as shown on
page 15:
– rubbed faced walling – typically fixed with 10 mm joints.
– pitched faced, split faced and tumbled – all types of walling
stones usually laid with a 10 mm joint.
However, numerous other surface finishes are available – some
produced by machine, others hand-tooled. In some instances,
finishes are reproduced to match existing stonework or perhaps
to accentuate a band course. Specifying the texture is critical and
you should always ensure that the precise description is agreed
with the quarry at the time of bill preparation.
The walling textures Walling finish & size options
The inherent flexibility of Natural Stone means there are a wide Finishes available in 140 mm and 215 mm course heights.
variety of textures and finishes available, of which four of the most (See table)
beautiful and practical have been designed into the Stancliffe
Architectural Masonry Range.
Pitched face 140/215 mm Split face 140 mm only
Pitched face
Historically a way of flattening stone for use in a wide range of
buildings, the pitched face has now become the most common
finish for use in housing and commercial developments throughout
the northern half of the British Isles. Originally produced by
hand, it is now made using the latest technology at both our
Locharbriggs and Grangemill facilities.
Split face
Where a less pronounced, flatter texture than pitched face is
required, then split face may provide the answer. This is where
the stone is processed through a cropping machine to leave a
raw face. Because of the intrinsic nature of the sedimentary
rocks, it is common for the stone to split with either a convex or
Cottage 140/215 mm Rubbed face 140/215 mm
a concave face and this can result in some variation of the bed
width. Where this is inappropriate, further site working of the
stone should be specified.

Cottage
Local planning requirements and the increasing difficulty in
finding reliable sources of reclaimed material for sensitive
locations can make sourcing natural stone a problem. Cottage
walling from Stancliffe, can provide the ideal solution. Split
faced stone is further processed by tumbling to create a stone
which has eroded arrises, but still has sawn beds and perpends
to allow easy construction.

140 mm 215 mm All the standard formats have both

Rubbed face bed and perpend faces sawn and
This is a finely dressed walling style. Which is based on a 10mm Pitched face ✓ ✓ square. The bed dimension is a
joint rather than the 5mm which is usual for a bespoke product. nominal 100 mm and all the units
Split face ✓ ✗ are of random length. The course
tolerance is ± 5 mm, except rubbed
These blocks are finely finished to give the overall appearance Cottage ✓ ✓ face where it is 3 mm.
of the bespoke solution, but at the price and availability of
standard components. Rubbed face ✓ ✓ The stones come on timber pallets
and are shrink-wrapped.

Combinations of course heights

can give an highly effective
traditional wall.

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 Unit sizes and bed heights
When looking at design, detailed consideration should be given
to stone unit sizes, since these will vary depending on the stone
chosen. The natural bed heights for some quarries for example
are limited to a maximum of 400 mm – where as in other quarries
bed highs of 1500 mm can be achieved. Once again, early discussion
with the quarry will be advantageous in ensuring that design
requirements are realisable.
Cost management
Consultation with the quarry can often help in cost engineering
a project to fit your budget.
Standard products
Standard stone products are available, generally consisting of
units designed for use with a 10 mm joint and a 2-3 mm unit
size tolerance. These can often be fixed with non-specialist
masonry fixings and non-specialist labour – although knowledge
of stone and its fixing is still advisable.
We have also developed a set of standard masonry units which
may be used as an off the peg solution.
Bespoke products
When a standard solution is not appropriate then a bespoke
solution should be developed. Achieving designs where the
stone seemingly hangs in the air through to arrangements with
complimentary materials, project-specific designs allow the
designer to show what stone is capable of.
The involvement of the quarrying company, alongside fixing
companies and fixing manufacturers will ensure that the design
team are given the most appropriate advice. Stancliffe is delighted
to instigate this partnering process.
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CDM British Standards in natural stone
When discussing unit sizes CDM considerations come into play. BS 8298:1994 Code of practice for design and installation BSEN 772-11:2000 Methods of test for masonry units.
Designers should be aware of the mass of the units and then of natural stone cladding and lining. Determination of water absorption of
appropriate measures can be adopted. Specialist fixing companies BS 5628-1:1992 Code of practice for use of masonry. aggregate concrete, manufactured stone
will ensure that adequate or special scaffolding and lifting Structural use of unreinforced masonry. and natural stone masonry units due to
equipment is included in the fixing rates. BS 5642-1:1978 Sills and copings. Specification for window capillary action and the initial rate of water
sills of precast concrete, cast stone, absorption of clay masonry units.
clayware, slate and natural stone. BSEN 772-20:2000 Methods of test for masonry units.
BS 5642-2:1983 Sills and copings. Specification for copings Determination of flatness of faces of
Further sources of information of precast concrete, cast stone, clayware, aggregate concrete, manufactured stone
slate and natural stone. and natural stone masonry units.
Building Research Establishment
Garston, Watford WD25 9XX
BSEN 1469:2004 Natural stone products. Slabs for cladding. BSEN 12371:2001 Natural stone test methods. Determination
Requirements. of frost resistance.
Telephone: 01923 664 000 BS 8221-1:2000 Code of practice for cleaning and surface BSEN 12440:2001 Natural stone. Denomination criteria.
Facsimile: 01923 664 098 repair of buildings. Cleaning of natural BSEN 771-6:2001 Specification for masonry units. Natural
www.bre.co.uk stones, brick, terracotta and concrete. stone masonry units.
BS 8221-2:2000 Code of practice for cleaning and surface BSEN 12670:2002 Natural stone. Terminology.
British Geological Survey repair of buildings. Surface repair of natural BSEN 13364:2002 Natural stone test methods. Determination
Kingsley Dunham Centre stones, brick and terracotta. of the breaking load at dowel hole.
Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG BSEN 1341:2001 Slabs of natural stone for external paving. BSEN 13373:2003 Natural stone test methods. Determination
Telephone: 0115 936 3100 Requirements and test methods. of geometric characteristics on units.
Facsimile: 0115 936 3200 BSEN 1342:2001 Setts of natural stone for external paving. BSEN 13755:2002 Natural stone. Test methods. Determination
www.thebgs.co.uk Requirements and test methods. of water absorption at atmospheric pressure.
BSEN 1343:2001 Kerbs of natural stone for external paving. BSEN 13919:2002 Natural stone test methods. Determination
BSI Requirements and test methods. of resistance to ageing by SO action in the
389 Chiswick High Road BSEN 772-4:1998 Methods of test for masonry units. presence of humidity.
London W4 4AL Determination of real and bulk density and BSEN 14066:2003 Natural stone test methods. Determination
Telephone: 020 8996 9000 of total and open porosity for natural stone of resistance to ageing by thermal shock.
Facsimile: 020 8996 7001 masonry units. BSEN 14147:2003 Natural stone test methods. Determination
www.bsi-global.com BSEN 1052-1:1999 Methods of test for masonry. Determination of resistance to ageing by salt mist.
of compressive. BSEN 14205:2003 Natural stone test methods. Determination
Stone Federation Great Britain BSEN 1052-2:1999 Methods of test for masonry. Determination of Knoop hardness.
Channel Business Centre of flexural strength. BSEN 14231:2003 Natural stone test methods. Determination
Ingles Manor, Castle Hill Avenue BSEN 12370:1999 Natural stone test methods. Determination of the slip resistance by means of the
Folkestone, Kent CT20 2RD of resistance to salt crystallization. pendulum tester.
Telephone: 01303 856 123 BSEN 12372:1999 Natural stone test methods. Determination of BSEN 1467:2003 Natural stone. Rough blocks. Requirements.
Facsimile: 01303 221 095 flexural strength under concentrated load. BSEN 1468:2003 Natural stone. Rough slabs. Requirements.
Email: jane.buxey@stone-federationgb.org.uk BSEN 1925:1999 Natural stone test methods. Determination BSEN 14146:2004 Natural stone test methods.
www.stone-federationgb.org.uk of water absorption coefficient by capillarity. Determination of the dynamic modulus of
BSEN 1926:1999 Natural stone test methods. Determination elasticity (by measuring the fundamental
of compressive strength. resonance frequency).
BSEN 1936:1999 Natural stone test methods. Determination BSEN 14158:2004 Natural stone test methods. Determination
of real density and apparent density and of of rupture energy.
total and open porosity. BSEN 14579:2004 Natural stone test methods. Determination
of sound speed propagation.
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 Glossary of natural stone terms
Rocks
Igneous rock rock formed by cooling and
consolidation of magma – the fluid
melt of rock material.
Metamorphic rock re-crystalised rock derived from
pre-existing solid rock masses by the
action of heat, pressure or fluids.
Slate rock derived from argillaceous
sediments or volcanic ash by
metamorphism – characterised by
cleavage planes independent of
original stratification.
Sedimentary rock rock formed by deposition – usually in
water – of particles of organic or
inorganic origin.
Sandstone sedimentary rock composed of sand
grains naturally cemented together.
Gritstone sandstone with coarse and usually
angular grains.
Limestone sedimentary rock consisting
predominantly of calcium carbonate.
Magnesian limestone limestone containing appreciable
amounts of magnesium.
Oolite sedimentary rock, usually
limestone, characterized by small,
spherical grains.
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Rock terms
Stone portion of rock for use in construction.
Often loosely used as equivalent to rock.
Quarry sap natural moisture in freshly quarried rock.
Cleavage plane plane along which certain rocks can
be split readily. Also cutting way and
quartering way – regional.
Shake fracture which occurs across the
surface of rock and breaks across the
cleavage plane.
Seasoning process of storing stone after quarrying to
reduce its moisture content and bring it to
a proper condition for use.
Clay hole hole varying from 5 mm to 25 mm
diameter, filled with clay – a defect often
found in limestone and sandstone when
breaking down large blocks.
Sand hole hole varying from 5 mm to 25 mm
diameter, filled with sand – a defect often
found in sandstone when breaking down
large blocks.
Flagstone sedimentary rock easily separated into
flat slabs.
Freestone building stone workable in any direction.
Rag hard, rubbley or coarsely shelly stone.
Rubble stone of irregular shape and size.
Stonework
Apex stone top stone of a gable, spire or pediment. Parpend through stone faced on both ends.
Barge projecting stone drip at the base of a Mason’s mitre apparent joint at the intersection of two
chimneystack designed to throw off water. splayed planes or mouldings, formed by
Also berge – Scotland. shaping the corner out of solid stone, so
that adjacent blocks can be butt jointed.
Bedstone large, flat stone upon which a machine or
structural member is mounted Saddle joint raised joint on a weathered surface,
or bedded. such as cornice or coping, to prevent entry
of water.
Bonder stone used to tie a skin of a wall into
the hearting. Stooling raising of a sloping surface, as on a sill, to
provide level seating.
Jumper stone that bonds two or more stones
horizontally or vertically.
Kneeler stone with sloping top and level bed in a
gable coping designed to prevent copings
from slipping.
Springer kneeler at the base of a gable, or the
lowest stone of an arch.
Pinnings series of small shallow stones introduced
at intervals to make up the height of
certain courses.
Spur stone stone suitably shaped and fixed at the
corner of a building or opening to prevent
damage to the structure from traffic. Also
pawl stone – Scotland.
Through stone bonder that extends through the entire
thickness of a wall.
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 Construction
Block in course method of wall construction providing
stability by the self-weight of large
blocks of hard stone with worked beds
and hammered faces, laid in courses.
Hearting infilling of broken stone.
Ashlar wallings of plain blocks of stone,
finely dressed and jointed to given
dimensions, and laid in courses.
Rubble wall wall made of stone rubble.
Coursed rubble wall rubble wall laid in courses.
Polygonal wall rubble wall, the stone of which may be
roughly worked to fit adjacent stones.
Random rubble wall rubble wall laid uncoursed.
Squared rubble wall random rubble wall constructed of
squared stone.
Snecked wall square rubble wall with small stones
– snecks – introduced to make up the
bed for bonding.
Drystone wall stone wall constructed without mortar.
Also dry wall.
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Operations
Cement joggle V-shaped sinking – grout nick – in the side
joint of each adjacent stone in the same
course – after fixing, two sinkings
together form a rectangular hole that is
filled with cement grout in order to prevent
lateral movement.
Grit blasting method of cleaning or finishing
using an abrasive in a stream of
compressed air with or without water.
Also sand blasting.
Face bedding laying of stone with the bedding plane
running vertically and parallel to the face
of a wall.
Hollow bedding setting of blocks with mortar at the
ends only, the centre portion being left
hollow to guard against breakage in case
of settlement.
Joint bedding laying of stone with the bedding plane
running parallel to the joint to distribute
the stress as in the voussoirs of an arch.
External mitring forming a mason’s mitre, the seen faces of
which make an angle of more than 180º.
Internal mitring forming a mason’s mitre, the seen faces of
which make an angle of less than 180º.
Piecing in cutting out a decayed or damaged section
from stone and inserting new stone. Also
indenting – Scotland.
Poulticing method of drawing soluble salts or stains
out of stone by applying an absorbent
diatomaceous earth mixed to a paste with
water or solvent.
Slurrying protecting a finished surface by coating
with a weak mix of lime and stone dust to
prevent staining. The slurry is washed off
on completion of the job.
Kerf groove made by saw.
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 Stone dressing
Block stone stone roughly squared at the quarry.
Boasted for carving reduced by rough dressing, usually with
a point tool, to approximately the form
required by sculptor.
Clean back back surfaces of stone dressed to provide
a reasonable face for unseen areas.
Rock faced having a face produced naturally.
Dressed having any kind of worked finish.
Hammer dressed having a rough face prepared with
a hammer.
Rubbed having a smooth finish obtained by
rubbing stone with abrasives.
Sanded having a finish obtained by rubbing or
blasting with abrasive.
Shotted having a face resulting from grinding
with steel shot by means of a heavy
perforated steel plate used in a
polishing machine.
Honed having a dull polish or a matt surface.
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Boasted having a finish with a comparatively
smooth surface produced by dressing with
a boaster. Also droved – Scotland.
Boaster chisel 50 mm wide for dressing stone to a
comparatively smooth surface. Also drover
– Scotland.
Axed having a surface obtained by using an axe,
a patent axe or a bush hammer.
Picked having a dressing obtained by means of a
pick or point tool. Also pecked.
Sparrow pecked having an even textured finish made
by means of a pick or point tool. Also
stugged – Scotland.
Dabbed having a fine and close sparrow pecked
finish made with a sharp point. Also
dabbled – Scotland.
Reeded having a textured surface consisting of a
regular series of convex ridges.
Fluted having a surface worked into a regular
series of concave grooves.
Furrowed having a textured surface consisting of
small flutes.
Batted having a regular pattern of fluted cuts in a
stone face obtained by using a batting tool
in parallel strokes – each traversing the
full depth of the stone face.
Batting tool broad-faced chisel for batting or
making a fine, tooled finish. Also broad
tool – deprecated.
Pitched having a surface produced by a pitching
tool to resemble the natural rock face.
Also pinched – Scotland.
Pitching tool tool similar to a large chisel, but with a
flat edge in place of a sharp edge. Also
pincher – Scotland.
Riven having a surface produced by splitting
along the cleavage planes. Also cloven.
Knapped flint flint cobbles or nodules split across and
used in walls with the split face showing.
Dressed slate slate having a bevelled edge as left by a
dressing knife or guillotine, as opposed to
a sawn edge.
Polished slate slate having a finish similar to rubbed.
Tooled having a dressed finish showing
tool marks.
Punched having a finish obtained by removing
larger irregularities by means of a
point tool.
Dragged having all irregularities on the exposed
surfaces of soft stone worked off by the
use of a drag. Also combed.
Drag tool made of plate steel, for finishing the
surface of soft stone and half elliptical in
shape with teeth on the straight edge. Also
comb – deprecated.
Nidged having a fine dressing made with a chisel.
Generally applied to kerbs.
Vermiculated having a dressed finish taking the form of
irregularly shaped sinkings – resulting in
winding, worm-like ridges.
Drafted margin tooled margin from 20 mm to 50 mm wide
worked on the edge of a rough-faced stone,
to enable it to be squared or plumbed.
Rusticated stone having a sunk, dressed margin.
For information on further natural stone terms, please
contact us. Contact details are provided on the back cover
of this brochure.
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Suppliers of Natural Stone
At Stancliffe Stone, we are stone enthusiasts and see it as part of our business mission to promote the use of dimensional
building stone to a wider constituency of building designers. Sandstones and limestones in particular are wonderful natural
building materials that can be hugely rewarding aesthetically and also practically. Not simply beautiful, but profoundly
functional and having unrivalled longevity.

The use of dimensional building stone requires knowledge and understanding, but it richly repays the interest and effort
it requires – as so many important modern stone buildings and other structures eloquently testify. If we can assist your
working in stone with any information, advice or material help you may require, then we would be delighted to share our
expertise, our experience and our products. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Stancliffe Stone Company Ltd

Suppliers of Natural Stone

Stancliffe Stone Company Ltd

Grangemill, Matlock
Derbyshire DE4 4BW
Telephone: 01629 653 000
Facsimile: 01629 650 996
Email: info@stancliffe.com

Locharbriggs Sandstone
Locharbriggs, Dumfries
Dumfries & Galloway DG1 1QS
Telephone: 01387 711 511
Facsimile 01387 711 358
Email: info@locharbriggs-sandstone.co.uk

Stoke Hall Quarry

Grindleford, Hope Valley
Derbyshire S32 2HW
Telephone: 01433 630 313
Facsimile: 01433 631 353
Email: info@stokehallquarry.com

www.stancliffe.com

Stancliffe Stone Company Ltd will not under any circumstances accept liability for any variation in colour or texture between the products as described/depicted in this brochure and the stone supplied
by them. Any condition which might be implied by law to the effect that goods supplied will correspond with any description in this brochure as to their colour or texture is hereby excluded.

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