DODDINGTON PINK SANDSTONE

A distinctly coloured carboniferous sandstone from Doddington Quarry, Wooler, Northumberland. Quarry records date back to 1897.

This mainly fine grained pink to pale pink-purple sandstone gives a distinctive finish to traditional walling and specification projects alike.

Doddington pink sandstone has been used extensively in Scotland, particularly Edinburgh, and Northern England for many years: records of buildings featuring Doddington still in use today date back to the 1880s.

Stancliffe Stone are able to offer a full range of UK stone types and colours including Limestones, Sandstones and Ironstones.

For more information on Doddington Pink Sandstone, talk to us on 01629 653000 or contact Stancliffe Stone online. You can also request natural stone samples online.

  • STONE TYPE: Carboniferous Sandstone
  • QUARRY LOCATION: Doddington Quarry, Wooler, Northumberland
  • QUARRY RECORDS DATE FROM: 1897

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE OF DODDINGTON PINK SANDSTONE

  • Geological Type Carboniferous Sandstone
  • Colour / Texture Pink to pale pink/purple - mainly fine grained
  • Maximum Size Please consult
  • Petrographic Description Fell Sandstone BSEN 12407: 2007
  • Apparent Density 2112 Kgm -3 BSEN 1936: 2006
  • Open Porosity 19.62% BSEN 1936: 2006
  • Water Absorption 6.10% (by wt) BSEN 13755: 2002
  • Flexural Strength 2.4 MPa BSEN 13161: 2001
  • Frost Resistance 2.3 MPa BSEN 13161:2001
  • Compressive Strength 37.01 MPa BSEN 1926: 2006
  •   54.39 MPa BSEN 772-1:2000
  • Breaking Load at Dowel Hole 1740 N BSEN 13364:2002
  • Water Absorption by Capillarity 63.15 g/m2/s BSEN 1925:1999

NOTE: This data should only be used as an indication of the future performance of the stone. Test results may not be representative of the whole quarry. The information given is for guidance only and is subject to alteration without notice. We recommend that customers contact Stancliffe Stone to ensure that the details are currently valid. Stone being a natural product may vary significantly in colour and texture within the same range of stone. The stone image on this page is only as accurate as the screen/print out device allows. It is strongly recommended that stone samples are requested to check colour and texture prior to ordering.