information and contact resource for people who work with natural stone

if you're interested in more in-depth info about geology, how different stones are formed, and where they are

interesting article on the 'building conservation' website

if you want to get technical, here's a range of services from identification to geochemical testing, on the BGS website

charity devoted to preserving dry stone walls, and training people to build them

centre for sustainable mineral development, plus a stone-matching service

Peak District visitor centre and courses

promoting the understanding of all aspects of natural stone, from geology to quarrying and building

matching reclaimed old building stones

article on how to identify, source and match Britain's building stones

UK trade association for the natural stone industry

list of UK stone masons on 'buildingconservation.com'

huge number of links to businesses and information about stone

all about stone roofs

list of UK stone suppliers on 'buildingconservation.com'