White Lias
White Lias is a beautiful pale beige white stone with fine texture.
White Lias is a stone which only occurs locally in Warwickshire and parts of Somerset. The name 'lias' is derived from quarrymen's dialect for "layers" as 'white lias' and the more common 'blue lias' can be seen as being in natural layers when quarried. White lias is relatively durable and easy to carve.
White Lias Stone's appearance is Pale beige and white in colour with a fine texture.
White Lias Stone is currently quarried at Bowden Quarry near Langport, Somerset and is mainly used in flooring, walling and paving slabs - both coursed and layered. Evidence of White Lias can be found in buildings in the nearby towns of Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Wincanton, Sparkford and Langport.
Stone Types
Bath Stone
Ground Base Bed
Bath Stone
Hartham Park
Bath Stone
Stoke Ground
Blue Lias
Natural
Doulting Stone
Natural
Hamstone
Face Bed
Hamstone
Natural Bed
Painswick Stone
Natural
Portland Stone
Base Bed
Portland Stone
Jordans Whitbed
White Lias
Natural
York Stone
Natural
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Lesley
SomersetVery helpful and had seconds of ham stone. We picked some out and it was very reasonably priced. Got us out of a bind as we were matching up to replace damaged water tables on an old house. It is a bit hard to find the place however!
K Norris
YeovilWe recently ordered Portland stone pier caps, steps and some bordering for our front garden. Saul was really helpful throughout the process and, crucially, after a mix-up, dealt with the situation very professionally. I wouldn't hesitate to order from Harvey Stone again and recommend them as the stone supplied is just what we wanted.
Ivor
DorsetVery helpful with a stunning selection of stone!
Paul
YeovilExcellent business to buy the local Ham stone from. Really helpful and first class crafted products. Can be a bit of a lead time but reflects the demand. Some interesting items in the reclamation area.
Deb
DorsetWonderful place! Went along to see if they had any stones for our pond surround and wow, there was so much there all shapes and sizes. Maddie gave us a tour of the site including a look at the quarry (it was a quiet Monday morning) and all the cutters. There were standing stones, stone benches, stones with names engraved on them, blocks, big stones, huge stones, flat stones, small stones, and they would cut the stone to any size required. Such helpful, knowledgeable staff, thanks.
L H
SomersetMy go to supplier of hamstone. Always a pleasure to see Hugh.
Harvey Stone
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