Materials

Hand Carved Headstone's Hereford

Bespoke Headstones, Memorial Stones and Plaques Hand Carved in British stones. 
Based in Hereford and covering a 100-mile radius of the area.

A selection of the best materials for hand carved headstones and lettering available in the UK

At The Stone Workshop Herefordshire, we use only the finest stone for our hand carved headstones. Every piece of work is completely bespoke, individually designed and carved by hand. 
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Welsh Slate

Welsh Slate

I use Welsh Slate as it is durable, weather-resistant and best suited for fine letter carving.
Yorkshire Sandstone

 Yorkshire Sandstone

A fawn-brown coloured stone which is versatile and durable in nature.
Herefordshire Sandstone

Herefordshire Sandstone

This purple-red-grey sandstone is locally sourced and has a traditional riven finish.
Cumbrian Green Slate

Cumbrian Green Slate

A beautiful stone that is a great alternative to Welsh Slate.
Caithness Flagstone

Caithness Stone

A rustic and unusual stone that is  hardwearing and best suited for bold letterforms.
Portland Limestone

Portland Limestone

Portland stone from Dorset is a fine white-cream stone that is versatile and great for carving.
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07850 063 312
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