What Are The Characteristics Of Yorkshire Stone?

In this blog post, we take a closer look at the history, characteristics and benefits of using Yorkshire stone.

What Is Yorkshire Stone?

Yorkshire stone, also known as Yorkstone, is a type of sandstone that can be found in Yorkshire quarries. The desirable stone is categorised as a carboniferous sedimentary rock and is made up of quartz, mica, feldspar, clay and iron oxides.

The Rich History Of Yorkstone

Yorkstone has played a pivotal role in the history of British architecture.

For over 300 years Architects, Landscapers and Designers have used Yorkshire stone to create iconic buildings, pathways and walls. In fact, if you’ve ever visited a cathedral or traditional English high street, it’s likely that you will have come across Yorkshire stone.

The roots of Yorkstone dates back to the Middle Ages. However, in the eighteenth century, it began to quickly grow in popularity thanks to the creation of the UK canal system. Throughout this period stonemasons transported the stone to other areas in the UK - including London, where even today we can still see that many buildings were created with Yorkshire stone.

How Can Yorkshire Stone Be Used?

Yorkstone is well regarded as a versatile building material. Historically, the stone was used to create long-lasting paved flooring in busy market towns. Additionally, Yorkshire stone can be found on traditional buildings such as churches, stately homes and bridges.

To this date, Yorkshire stone is still viewed as a versatile material and can be used to create:

• Outdoor paving and patio areas
• Walling and buildings
• Coping and stylish landscapes
• Window sills, heads and sets

Characteristics Of Yorkshire Stone

There is a wide range of benefits that you can take advantage of when using Yorkshire stone, some of which are listed below:

• Enhanced durability - Yorkshire stone is renowned for its strength, durability and long-lasting nature.
• Low maintenance - Yorkshire stone requires minimal maintenance to look its best for years to come. Check out this handy guide for more information.
• Aesthetically pleasing - Yorkshire stone allows you to create a stunning and flawless finish. The aesthetically pleasing stone weathers beautifully over time and helps to add character to any property.
  

High-Quality Yorkstone From Abacus Stone Sales

Over the years, we’re proud to have earned our reputation as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of new and reclaimed Yorkshire stone.

To guarantee our customers receive the highest quality products, we never source reclaimed stone from mills and industrial properties due to their inferior quality and appearance.

Whether you have an upcoming project or would like to learn more, get in touch with our friendly team and we’ll be happy to help.