Hopton Wood Derbyshire Limestone

 

Lowe's Marble and Granite are the sole suppliers of the world renowned Hopton Wood limestone.

Hopton Wood Limestone has been used extensively in the past on buildings of character and prestige, known in the 19th century as Derbyshire "Marble" because of its ability to take a very fine finish. These characteristics make it ideal for fine quality works such as fireplaces, floors, skirting, dado rails, architraves and intricate mouldings of all types.

  Hopton wood limestone fireplace at Lowes Marble    Commissioned from Lowes Marble and Granite, Matlock, Derbys.    Hopton wood limestone fireplace by Lowes Marble and Granite

Hopton Wood limestone is widely used for restoration projects on listed buildings, as well as new, this quality stone is equally at home in either a country cottage or the finest cathedral.

Loved by architects and designers together with craftsmen who work the stone, letter cutters, sculptors and masons.

Hopton Wood is of the 'strong and silent' type; it's subtle tones of light grey/buff make it quietly confident in its place as one of the world's great natural stones.