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Cotswold Hill stone & masonry limited
Cotswold Hill Stone & Masonry Limited was first
set up back in 2007 and is celebrating its 12 year
anniversary this year. Founded by Don Cook and
Tim Beetson, the quarrying company’s Head
Office is based in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.
They operate two separate quarrying sites,
Cotswold Hill Quarry, near Ford, Cheltenham
and Birch Hill Quarry, is located at Parkend,
near Coleford in the Forest of Dean. From these
sites, they produce Cotswold limestone, Forest
Pennant sandstone and also stock Bath, Iron
and Lias stone that can be used for a range
of purposes. Clients seeking stone for either
construction or ornamental use will find their
needs met by Cotswold Hill Stone and Masonry
who provide a tailor made and a comprehensive
service, supplying building stone and masonry,
with a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Their Guiting form of limestone extracted at the
Cotswold Hill Quarry is sought after by numerous
different client sectors. In fact, their stone can be
found in use throughout the world, whether that
be people’s homes, shopping centres or even
Palaces. Their superior stone has been used for
example in the renovation and conservation of,
Alexandra Palace, London, Magdalen Bridge,
Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, Hampton
Court Palace, Richmond upon Thames and even
the Houses of Parliament. Cotswold Hill also
recently provided the building stone for three
well known new supermarkets and also regularly
export their stone around the world.
Their high quality limestone features a fine
texture in a pleasing creamy white or honey
coloured appearance which is regularly used
to produce or repair architectural features
such as mullion windows and door surrounds.
Cotswold Hill also design and sells fire places,
either through dedicated distributors or directly
to their clients. They boast a team of skilled
stonemasons who work closely alongside their
clients to bring their ideas to life. Regardless
of whether the project is large or small, near or
far, Cotswold Hill’s stonemasons bring all their
experience and talent, providing expert guidance
on every aspect of the construction.
The Pennant sandstone from the Birch Hill
Quarry is an alluring blue and grey colour that
is becoming increasingly popular among those
seeking a more modern aesthetic. It can be
used in all manner of applications, including
construction, landscaping, revetment work and
civil engineering. One of its most frequent uses
is for the restoration or replacement of Regency
building features such as steps and memorials.
Birch Hill also produces an attractive cropped
building and walling stone which is favoured by
architects and planners.
With over a decade worth of rich experience, it’s
easy to see why so many private and commercial
clients across a multitude of industries seek
out their stellar services. If you would like to get
into contact or view some of their wide range of
stone, then be sure to give Cotswold Hill Stone
and Masonry a call. Additional information on
both quarries and their services can be found by
visiting their website, detailed below.
T: 01386 584 384
www.stonequarries.co.uk
LIMESTONE SANDSTONE
BUILDING STONE FLOORING WALLING
MASONRY LANDSCAPING RESTORATION
01386 584384
www.stonequarries.co.uk
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