Types of Stone we use at Tomlinson Stonecraft

Natural stone varies in colour and texture with some veining and coloured grains, making every fireplace unique. Tomlison Stonecraft uses three types of sandstone quarried from the Yorkshire area and one from Somerset.

York Sandstone
A fine grained sandstone with a smooth finish in a clean buff/ brown colour, occasionally contains faint veining. The York stone is ideal for fine detailed carvings and moulds.

High Moor
Also a fine grained sandstone with a smooth finish in a buff/ brown colour with plenty of coloured veining running through, giving it added character with a warm look. An excellent stone for detail. As shown in the Manor.

Grit
A large grained stone with a rougher texture and a more rustic look in a buff/ grey colour with feint coloured grains and veining. An ideal stone for simpler designs such as the willow.

Bath Limestone
New for Tomlinson Stonecraft in 2006.
A very soft stone from the Jurassic limestone belt. A medium grained stone giving it an antique look, in a cream/ light honey colour contains small shells and fossils.

Woodkirk (no longer used)
A fine grained sandstone with a smooth finish in a light buff/ grey brown colour, with occasional feint orange coloured veininy. An ideal stone for detailed carving and moulds.