Stone Heritage
The latest news from the Stone Industry
At Risk. Mallow Castle is one of 76 buildings receiving support from Ireland's Structures at Risk Fund this year.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
The largest single expanse of Forest Pennant in England was part of the restoration of Piece Hall in Halifax instigated by heritage 'Angel' Claire Slattery.
Photo: Paul White
Join in the live debate about the built heritage on Twitter at #HeritageChat.
Comments from Stone Federation Great Britain’s Stone Heritage Group.
16th century Irish masons drank 14 pints of ale a day, researcher finds.
Stone Federation’s Heritage Group has published a Stone Heritage Register listing the specialities of its members who work in the heritage sector. It was launched at a reception in the Royal College of Surgeons with celebrity guest speaker Loyd Grossman, who chairs the Heritage Alliance. Stone Federation has joined the Alliance.
Loyd Grossman, TV personality and Chairman of the Heritage Alliance, at the launch of Stone Federation's new Stone Heritage Group at the Royal College of Surgeons in London.
Dr Marta Zurakowska, whose research contradicts Historic Scotland's assertion that stone cleaning accelerates decay, has set herself up in business as a stone consultant under the name of UK Stone Doctor Ltd.
Iain Cotton refreshing the Pope inscription in the marble at the Grotto at Stourhead in Wiltshire with the nymph, Ariadne, reclining behind.
Photos: ©National Trust / Steven Haywood
Canon Celia Thomson bolts the first solar panel on to the roof at Gloucester Cathedral with a bit of help from Ben Harrison, MyPower's Managing Partner.
A mullion transom head from the Great South Window at Canterbury Cathedral. One of 140 lots of masonry from the window being auctioned on 24 September.
The updated, 36-page Technical Advice Note Sourcing Stone for Historic Building Repair can be downloaded from the Historic England website – see story for a link.
Angelo Hornak signs a copy of his book, After the Fire, for Karena Phillips during the pre-launch presentation to the Worshipful Company of Masons in London in July.
Save yourself a fortune and just seal it, says Peter Young.