St Bees quarry is situated on the west coast of Cumbria.

St Bees stone has been quarried and processed for hundreds of years around this coast and is a prominent feature in both local buildings and is also an ideal match for the stonework originally used around the Liverpool and North Wales area.

Specification

St Bees Red Sandstone is a fine grained and consistently textured stone. Its fine grain and tight bedding make it a highly sought after stone suitable for masonry, walling and for detailed carving. It is generally red-purple in colour with a variation of darker beds running throughout the stone.

Colour & Texture Variations

The colour and texture of natural stone can vary significantly, the above information is a guide only as to what these variations can be. Samples of the stone are available on request or if required sample panels showing these variations can be supplied.