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Restoration supply at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace Grand Bridge (North and South heads)

Designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, and part of an internationally-renowned vista at our UNESCO World Heritage Site described as the ‘finest view in England’.

Crucial Heritage Stimulus Fund Helps Conserve Iconic Grand Bridge

It’s hoped the restorative work taking place will provide a fascinating insight into the bridge’s heritage. Early test investigations have revealed paved sections and older, cobbled areas.

The Grand Bridge has a number of internal rooms, some with extant chimneys, as well as some evidence of historic cornice and plasterwork all of which demonstrate that the bridge was once intended to be habitable.

Blenheim is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country which will share £103 million to help restart vital reconstruction work and maintenance on cherished heritage sites, keeping venues open and supporting those working in the sector.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said:

“As a nation it is essential that we preserve our heritage and celebrate and learn from our past.

“This massive support package will protect our shared heritage for future generations, save jobs and help us prepare for a cultural bounceback post covid.” he added.

This particular stone now commonly known as “Blenheim Buff” is a genuine traditional grit stone which is hewn from our own quarry supply in West Yorkshire, the stone is a traditional product which carries the blends and tones often missed by the mass MACHINE produced paving stones that are often seen in today’s conurbations …

If a genuine hand finished sawn smooth paving stone is what your project demands then this is the stone for you.

Stone details

Cut and supplied to a thickness of either 50mm or 63mm thick and supplied in 600mm widths x random length formats.

If you have a restoration project which requires authenticity then please do not hesitate to contact us here.…

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Blenheim article can be viewed here.

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Buff Paving Stone

Current Sawn Yorkstone Special Offers

As of 2nd April 2021 – Randoms – Random sizes = ( Random width x Random length)

Welcome to our selection of New Sawn Yorkstone Paving and Riven Paving Special Offers.

Buff Paving Stone

Colour perfect paving from the borders of Yorkshire and Lancashire

If you require samples of the stone we are able to send you the sample (Sent 1st Class) to the address you provide This sample service incurs a minimal fee for postage and packaging.

Please feel free to contact us through our enquiry form which can be found here or alternatively Get in touch with the office from 9am on (Please email us for all enquiries.).

Traditional Stone Steps

Yorkstone steps 1000mm x 350mm x 50mm

We have a large stock of pre cut yorkshire buff stone steps with a full front bullnose available to secure and purchase on line immediately.

These have been pre cut to a traditional and very usable size, these genuine yorkstone steps can be cut further to size on site by your installer.

Priced at just £135 per step they are great value for money,

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Precut yorkstone bullnosed steps

Bespoke steps – (Not pre cut)

Initially to start with we will require the widths (Side to side) and depth (Front to back) dimension for each step needed, once you have these we can provide you with an approximate price.

You may also like to know that during the process of quoting we will talk you through any options you may also require such as step risers or side wall cladding and step finishes.

Upon giving you a price and confirming it, the quotation will only be valid for 10 days. If you require the work to be completed after the 10 day quotation period then a new quote will be required.

Why not get in touch with the office today. Contact us here