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−	~~2016 saw~~ the ~~start~~ of a ~~series~~ of ~~articles for this column looking at~~ the ~~use of~~ British stone ~~across~~ the ~~wide range of applications it finds itself in and~~ on~~. British stone~~ in ~~landscaping was where we started,~~ and ~~British stone in~~ heritage ~~projects is where we shall begin this New Year~~.	+	Great Britain has a fantastic tradition, especially within the heritage building sector, of using stone local to a project. Hundreds of churches, cathedrals and historic monuments up and down the British Isles were created from stone quarried close to the site, helping create a unique local aesthetic, something commented on by The Right Honourable Michael Portillo in his address at the 2016 Natural Stone Awards. This tradition is one that has been continued as these buildings require repair or maintenance work and heritage architects endeavour to use the original stone or an alternative quarried close by.

−	~~Great Britain has~~ a ~~fantastic tradition, especially within the heritage building sector,~~ of ~~using stone local to a project. Hundreds of churches, cathedrals and historic monuments up and down the British Isles were created~~ from stone ~~quarried close~~ to the ~~site~~, ~~helping to create a unique local aesthetic~~, ~~something commented on by The Right Honourable Michael Portillo in his address at~~ the ~~2016 Natural Stone Awards~~. ~~This tradition~~ is ~~one~~ that ~~has been continued as~~ these ~~building begin~~ to ~~require repair or maintenance work and~~ the ~~heritage architects endeavour to~~ use the ~~original~~ stone ~~or an~~ alternative ~~quarried close by~~.	+	Stone Federation’s technical helpline receives a large number of enquiries from architects and clients looking to source stone similar to the original as, in some cases, the quarries are no longer in operation. What is encouraging is that in almost all cases, these queries lead to the use of an alternative British stone, thus continuing the tradition and supporting our indigenous quarries. Through a well-established network of industry experts, the British stone industry has, on the whole, managed to avoid losing these projects to imported, and arguably, unsuitable alternative stones.

−	~~Stone Federation’s technical helpline receives a large number~~ of ~~enquiries from architects and clients looking to source stone similar to~~ the ~~original as, in some cases~~, the ~~quarries are no longer in operation. What is encouraging is~~ that ~~in almost all cases, these queries lead~~ to the ~~use~~ of ~~an alternative British stone~~, ~~thus continuing~~ the ~~tradition~~ and supporting our indigenous quarries. Through a well-established network of industry experts, the British stone industry has, on the whole, manage to avoid losing these projects to imported, and arguably, unsuitable alternative stones.	+	It was encouraging to see Historic England as one of the main sponsors for the 2016 Natural Stone Awards. Clara Willett, Senior Architectural Conservator at Historic England commented at the Awards that “Historic England feel its really important to support events like The Natural Stone Awards because the quality of craftsmanship, the care in selecting natural, indigenous stones and selecting suitable replacement stone is so important in supporting and looking after our historic buildings.“

−	It was encouraging to see Historic England as one of the main sponsors for the 2016 Natural Stone Awards, an indication of the strong working relationship between our two organisations. Clara Willett, Senior Architectural Conservator at Historic England commented at the Awards that “Historic England feel its really important to support events like The Natural Stone Awards because the quality of craftsmanship, the care in selecting natural, indigenous stones and selecting suitable replacement stone is so important in supporting and looking after our historic buildings.“	+	The Natural Stone Awards are also a good indicator of the state of the industry and it was encouraging to see that in the 2016 awards, 100% of the stone used on the winning, highly commended and commended projects in the Repair and Restoration category was British stone. The winning project, the Wimpole Gothic Tower project in Cambridgeshire saw the structure repaired and stabilised for the next 200 years while maintaining the weathered beauty of the tower. The choice of stone, namely Barrington Clunch, came as a result of research undertaken by the principal stone contactor and English Heritage. The Awards judges felt that this was “…an exemplary way to carry out this kind of restoration.”
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−	~~The Natural Stone Award~~ are also a good indicator of the state of the industry and it was ~~incredibly~~ encouraging to see that in the 2016 awards, 100% of the stone used on the winning, highly commended and commended projects in the Repair and Restoration category was British stone. The winning project, the Wimpole Gothic Tower project in Cambridgeshire saw the structure repaired and stabilised for the next 200 years while maintaining the weathered beauty of the tower. The choice of stone, namely Barrington Clunch, came as a result of research undertaken by the principal stone contactor and English Heritage. The Awards judges felt that this was “…an exemplary way to carry out this kind of restoration.”	+

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−	~~Looking forward,~~ 2017 will see one of the Federation’s other sector focussed initiatives, Stone Heritage launched to the sector. This group will have strong links with the Quarry Forum thanks to the significant part British stone has to play in the repair, restoration and conservation of our island’s historic buildings and monuments.	+	2017 will see one of the Federation’s other sector focussed initiatives, Stone Heritage, launched to the sector. This group will have strong links with the Quarry Forum thanks to the significant part British stone has to play in the repair, restoration and conservation of our island’s historic buildings and monuments.
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		+	If you’re undertaking a heritage project and want to explore the options that British stone can provide you with, take a look at the stone sourcing tool on the Stone federation website: [http://bit.ly/BritStone http://bit.ly/BritStone].
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		+	= Find out more =
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		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	~~If you’re undertaking a heritage project and want to explore the options that British stone can provide you with, take a look at our stone sourcing tool on the Stone federation website: [http://bit~~.~~ly/BritStone http://bit~~.~~ly/BritStone]~~.	+	* Conservation.
		+	* Defects in stonework.
		+	* Lime mortar.
		+	* Natural stone cladding
		+	* Natural Stone for Interiors
		+	* Patio stone
		+	* Pattern staining and soiling in stonework.

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	If you’re undertaking a heritage project and want to explore the options that British stone can provide you with, take a look at our stone sourcing tool on the Stone federation website: [http://bit.ly/BritStone http://bit.ly/BritStone].		If you’re undertaking a heritage project and want to explore the options that British stone can provide you with, take a look at our stone sourcing tool on the Stone federation website: [http://bit.ly/BritStone http://bit.ly/BritStone].
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	2016 saw the start of a series of articles for this column looking at the use of British stone across the wide range of applications it finds itself in and on. British stone in landscaping was where we started, and British stone in heritage projects is where we shall begin this New Year.		2016 saw the start of a series of articles for this column looking at the use of British stone across the wide range of applications it finds itself in and on. British stone in landscaping was where we started, and British stone in heritage projects is where we shall begin this New Year.

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	2016 saw the start of a series of articles for this column looking at the use of British stone across the wide range of applications it finds itself in and on. British stone in landscaping was where we started, and British stone in heritage projects is where we shall begin this New Year.		2016 saw the start of a series of articles for this column looking at the use of British stone across the wide range of applications it finds itself in and on. British stone in landscaping was where we started, and British stone in heritage projects is where we shall begin this New Year.
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	Great Britain has a fantastic tradition, especially within the heritage building sector, of using stone local to a project. Hundreds of churches, cathedrals and historic monuments up and down the British Isles were created from stone quarried close to the site, helping to create a unique local aesthetic, something commented on by The Right Honourable Michael Portillo in his address at the 2016 Natural Stone Awards. This tradition is one that has been continued as these building begin to require repair or maintenance work and the heritage architects endeavour to use the original stone or an alternative quarried close by.		Great Britain has a fantastic tradition, especially within the heritage building sector, of using stone local to a project. Hundreds of churches, cathedrals and historic monuments up and down the British Isles were created from stone quarried close to the site, helping to create a unique local aesthetic, something commented on by The Right Honourable Michael Portillo in his address at the 2016 Natural Stone Awards. This tradition is one that has been continued as these building begin to require repair or maintenance work and the heritage architects endeavour to use the original stone or an alternative quarried close by.
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	Stone Federation’s technical helpline receives a large number of enquiries from architects and clients looking to source stone similar to the original as, in some cases, the quarries are no longer in operation. What is encouraging is that in almost all cases, these queries lead to the use of an alternative British stone, thus continuing the tradition and supporting our indigenous quarries. Through a well-established network of industry experts, the British stone industry has, on the whole, manage to avoid losing these projects to imported, and arguably, unsuitable alternative stones.		Stone Federation’s technical helpline receives a large number of enquiries from architects and clients looking to source stone similar to the original as, in some cases, the quarries are no longer in operation. What is encouraging is that in almost all cases, these queries lead to the use of an alternative British stone, thus continuing the tradition and supporting our indigenous quarries. Through a well-established network of industry experts, the British stone industry has, on the whole, manage to avoid losing these projects to imported, and arguably, unsuitable alternative stones.
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	It was encouraging to see Historic England as one of the main sponsors for the 2016 Natural Stone Awards, an indication of the strong working relationship between our two organisations. Clara Willett, Senior Architectural Conservator at Historic England commented at the Awards that “Historic England feel its really important to support events like The Natural Stone Awards because the quality of craftsmanship, the care in selecting natural, indigenous stones and selecting suitable replacement stone is so important in supporting and looking after our historic buildings.“		It was encouraging to see Historic England as one of the main sponsors for the 2016 Natural Stone Awards, an indication of the strong working relationship between our two organisations. Clara Willett, Senior Architectural Conservator at Historic England commented at the Awards that “Historic England feel its really important to support events like The Natural Stone Awards because the quality of craftsmanship, the care in selecting natural, indigenous stones and selecting suitable replacement stone is so important in supporting and looking after our historic buildings.“
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	The Natural Stone Award are also a good indicator of the state of the industry and it was incredibly encouraging to see that in the 2016 awards, 100% of the stone used on the winning, highly commended and commended projects in the Repair and Restoration category was British stone. The winning project, the Wimpole Gothic Tower project in Cambridgeshire saw the structure repaired and stabilised for the next 200 years while maintaining the weathered beauty of the tower. The choice of stone, namely Barrington Clunch, came as a result of research undertaken by the principal stone contactor and English Heritage. The Awards judges felt that this was “…an exemplary way to carry out this kind of restoration.”		The Natural Stone Award are also a good indicator of the state of the industry and it was incredibly encouraging to see that in the 2016 awards, 100% of the stone used on the winning, highly commended and commended projects in the Repair and Restoration category was British stone. The winning project, the Wimpole Gothic Tower project in Cambridgeshire saw the structure repaired and stabilised for the next 200 years while maintaining the weathered beauty of the tower. The choice of stone, namely Barrington Clunch, came as a result of research undertaken by the principal stone contactor and English Heritage. The Awards judges felt that this was “…an exemplary way to carry out this kind of restoration.”

−	[[File:~~Photo 1~~ - ~~Completed worksJPG~~.jpg\|~~1408px~~]]	+	[[File:Photo_1_-_Completed_worksJPG.jpg\|link=File:Photo_1_-_Completed_worksJPG.jpg]]

	Looking forward, 2017 will see one of the Federation’s other sector focussed initiatives, Stone Heritage launched to the sector. This group will have strong links with the Quarry Forum thanks to the significant part British stone has to play in the repair, restoration and conservation of our island’s historic buildings and monuments.		Looking forward, 2017 will see one of the Federation’s other sector focussed initiatives, Stone Heritage launched to the sector. This group will have strong links with the Quarry Forum thanks to the significant part British stone has to play in the repair, restoration and conservation of our island’s historic buildings and monuments.
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	If you’re undertaking a heritage project and want to explore the options that British stone can provide you with, take a look at our stone sourcing tool on the Stone federation website: [http://bit.ly/BritStone http://bit.ly/BritStone].		If you’re undertaking a heritage project and want to explore the options that British stone can provide you with, take a look at our stone sourcing tool on the Stone federation website: [http://bit.ly/BritStone http://bit.ly/BritStone].

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British Stone in Heritage Projects

2016 saw the start of a series of articles for this column looking at the use of British stone across the wide range of applications it finds itself in and on. British stone in landscaping was where we started, and British stone in heritage projects is where we shall begin this New Year.

Great Britain has a fantastic tradition, especially within the heritage building sector, of using stone local to a project. Hundreds of churches, cathedrals and historic monuments up and down the British Isles were created from stone quarried close to the site, helping to create a unique local aesthetic, something commented on by The Right Honourable Michael Portillo in his address at the 2016 Natural Stone Awards. This tradition is one that has been continued as these building begin to require repair or maintenance work and the heritage architects endeavour to use the original stone or an alternative quarried close by.

Stone Federation’s technical helpline receives a large number of enquiries from architects and clients looking to source stone similar to the original as, in some cases, the quarries are no longer in operation. What is encouraging is that in almost all cases, these queries lead to the use of an alternative British stone, thus continuing the tradition and supporting our indigenous quarries. Through a well-established network of industry experts, the British stone industry has, on the whole, manage to avoid losing these projects to imported, and arguably, unsuitable alternative stones.

It was encouraging to see Historic England as one of the main sponsors for the 2016 Natural Stone Awards, an indication of the strong working relationship between our two organisations. Clara Willett, Senior Architectural Conservator at Historic England commented at the Awards that “Historic England feel its really important to support events like The Natural Stone Awards because the quality of craftsmanship, the care in selecting natural, indigenous stones and selecting suitable replacement stone is so important in supporting and looking after our historic buildings.“

The Natural Stone Award are also a good indicator of the state of the industry and it was incredibly encouraging to see that in the 2016 awards, 100% of the stone used on the winning, highly commended and commended projects in the Repair and Restoration category was British stone. The winning project, the Wimpole Gothic Tower project in Cambridgeshire saw the structure repaired and stabilised for the next 200 years while maintaining the weathered beauty of the tower. The choice of stone, namely Barrington Clunch, came as a result of research undertaken by the principal stone contactor and English Heritage. The Awards judges felt that this was “…an exemplary way to carry out this kind of restoration.”

[[File:Photo 1 - Completed worksJPG.jpg|1408px]]

Looking forward, 2017 will see one of the Federation’s other sector focussed initiatives, Stone Heritage launched to the sector. This group will have strong links with the Quarry Forum thanks to the significant part British stone has to play in the repair, restoration and conservation of our island’s historic buildings and monuments.

If you’re undertaking a heritage project and want to explore the options that British stone can provide you with, take a look at our stone sourcing tool on the Stone federation website: [http://bit.ly/BritStone http://bit.ly/BritStone].