RED ST BEES SANDSTONE
St Bees is a dark red sandstone of Permo-Triassic age, which forms the sea cliffs of St Bees Head near Whitehaven in Cumbria. From the Birkhams Quarry in Whitehaven, this distinctive close bedded and fine grained sandstone has proved to be a popular choice of building stone for centuries, both in the UK and USA. St Bees was used as ballast on ships to the US and then as a Brownstone substitute for building in the US and Canada.
In the UK St Bees red sandstone has been used from Scotland to the South of England. Its physical performance results in a sandstone which is extremely durable and versatile for projects ranging from traditional walling through to large scale specification and restoration.
Red St Bees Sandstone has been used on many prestigious construction projects throughout the UK, some of these are featured in our latest natural stone case studies, for example the Natural Stone Case Study on the Small Animal Hospital in Cheshire.
Stancliffe Stone are able to offer a full range of UK stone types and colours including Limestones, Sandstones and Ironstones.
For more information on Red St Bees Sandstone, talk to us on 01629 653000 or contact Stancliffe Stone online. You can also request natural stone samples online.
- STONE TYPE: Permo Triassic Sandstone
- QUARRY LOCATION: Birkhams Quarry
- QUARRY RECORDS DATE FROM: 1821
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE OF RED ST BEES SANDSTONE
- Geological Type Permo Triassic
- Colour / Texture Dark red / fine to medium grained
- Maximum Size Please consult
- Petrographic Description New red sandstone of Triassic age BSEN 12407:2007
- Apparent Density 2062 Kgm -3 BSEN 1936 : 2006
- Open Porosity 21.81% BSEN 1936: 2006
- Water Absorption 6.51% (by wt) BSEN 13755:2002
- Flexural Strength 5.4 MPa BSEN 13161:2001
- Frost Resistance 6.56 MPa BSEN 12371:2001
- Compressive Strength 53.26 MPa BSEN 1926:2006
- 56.32 MPa BSEN 772-1:2000
- Breaking Load at Dowel Hole 1924 N BSEN 13364:2002
- Water Absorption by Capillarity 75.76 g/m 2/s BSEN 1925:1999
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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.