stoke hall

Stoke Hall

A fine to medium grained buff coloured sandstone from the Millstone Grit of the Carboniferous age. This versatile stone has been extracted from the Stoke Hall Quarry at Grindleford since 1835.

Its durability and consistent buff colour makes Stoke Hall a popular choice for a wide range of building types and styles across the UK. With extensive reserves readily available, Stoke Hall is perfect for all sizes of project - from major commercial builds to residential.

Physical performance of Stoke Hall
Geological type Carboniferous Sandstone  
Colour/texture Buff - fine to medium grained  
Maximum size Please consult  
Petrographic description Sub-Arkose sandstone BSEN 12407: 2000
Apparent density 2371 Kgm -3 BSEN 1936: 2006
Open Porosity 10.11% BSEN 1936:2006
Water absorption 2.74% (by wt) BSEN 13755: 2002
Flexural strength 9.27 MPa BSEN 13161:2001
Frost resistance 7.12 MPa BSEN 12371:2001
Compressive strength 80.43 MPa BSEN 1926:2006
83.15 MPa BSEN 772-1:2000
Breaking Load at Dowel Hole 2439 N BSEN 13364:2002
Water Absorption by Capillarity 18.7 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.