Building Stone

The Rich History of Merdon Once a palace belonging to Henry de Blois, Merdon is a scheduled monument nestled within a Bronze Age hill fort. This unique location adds to its historical significance and allure. The remnants of the castle primarily consist of core work, as the facing stone has been largely removed over time. During my tenure at TGP Ltd, I was involved in specifying the consolidation and conservation works for this remarkable site. This included the delicate proc

Alveolar erosion in sandstone is a distinctive weathering pattern characterized by small, rounded to irregular cavities on rock surfaces,...

Iron deposits in sandstone from the Folkestone beds. Found in the south wall of Battle Church Sussex