The town of Shaftesbury and the cobbles of the famous Gold Hill are made from Greenstone.
The natural product is used extensively throughout the area and it can also be found in and around Hastings and on the Isle of Wight. Due to demand, the reopening of an old local quarry eight years ago has enabled Melbury Greenstone to offer a much sought after quality product exclusively to the British market.
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By employing their own banker masons to work any aspect of worked stone, on hand to complete a range of stoneworking tasks from fireplaces to architectural features Melbury Greenstone has went from strength to strength, even during the downturn.
Using state of the art diamond cutting saws enables Melbury Greenstone to cut a raw product to cut any size or order, how ever large. Close involvement with clients and contractors allowed the company to build a reputation for professional approach, skill and attention to detail.
Almost unique in the modern age, Melbury Greenstone still use the traditional mallets and chisels but have also embraced the innovations within the craft to increase efficiency within the workshop. For more information of the range of services or products available visit: www.melburystone.co.uk or call Katharine Fear on 01747812798.
