Durable Limestone – Internal or External Building Stone
Limestone Building Stone
Natural Stone Sales Ltd supplies high-quality Derbyshire limestone building stone for a wide range of residential, commercial, and architectural projects. Sourced from our own privately owned limestone quarry in the heart of the Peak District, our stone combines natural beauty, exceptional durability, and timeless character.
Suitable for both internal and external applications, limestone building stone is a popular choice for self-build projects, house extensions, renovations, restoration work, and new-build developments. Its strength and longevity make it ideal for creating buildings that are designed to stand the test of time while blending naturally with their surroundings.
Our limestone is supplied as a roughly squared building stone and is widely used throughout the Peak District National Park, helping to preserve the distinctive appearance and heritage of local buildings. Each piece of stone is unique, featuring natural variations in colour, texture, and fossil content that add character and authenticity to every project.
In addition to building stone, we also supply limestone suitable for dry stone walling, a traditional feature that has shaped the Derbyshire landscape for generations. Whether you are constructing a new property, restoring a period building, or creating landscape features, our limestone offers a durable and attractive solution.
We work with homeowners, self-builders, architects, developers, and building contractors across the UK, providing expert advice and dependable supply for projects of all sizes.
To discuss your requirements or learn more about our limestone building stone, please contact our team on 01629 813 676 or visit our Derbyshire showroom.
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Mandale Quarry – From source to you
Mandale Derbyshire Fossil Limestone is quarried by Natural Stone Sales sister company Mandale Stone Company, the quarry is situated at Sheldon, near Bakewell, in the heart of the Peak District.
It’s all in the detail
The Stone is quarried using the traditional method of plugs and feathers, this method allows for no explosives to be used. This means that holes are drilled into the blocks and metal feathers inserted the metal plugs are then driven in to split the block open.
Made in Derbyshire
Mandale Derbyshire Fossil Limestone was formed some 365 million years ago when Derbyshire was underneath warm seas. The main fossils are crinoids, Crinoids are marine animals which are sometimes referred to as Sea Lillies, other shellfish and corals are present and sometimes even a sharks tooth can be seen.
A polished slab
Occasionally when the natural beds of the limestone quarry are pure enough, dimensional block is won. These blocks are sawn into varying thickness of slabs and they are then polished. Because it takes a high polish it is also known locally as Sheldon Marble. Slabs can also be Honed or Textured to allow for different finishes.
When the blocks are cut and polished it reveals the individual and unique beauty of this historical material.
Polished slabs can be shaped into worktops, bathroom vanity tops, fire surround, hearths and memorial stones. Clients can browse by appointment, if they wish, visit our yard to choose their own little piece of history and choose their own limestone flooring.