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87 C AT H E D R A L COMMU N I C AT I O N S T H E B U I L D I N G CON S E R VAT I ON D I R E C TO R Y 2 0 1 9 MASONRY 3.2 STONE continued 01622 726262 masonry@gallagher-group.co.uk www.gallagher-group.co.uk The Tower of London, built using Kentish Ragstone Leeds Castle in Kent, built of Kentish Ragstone THE HISTORIC BRITISH STONE ... ... WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE Kentish Ragstone tracery window Gallagher is the only remaining supplier of Kentish Ragstone, one of the most widespread building stones used throughout the South East since Roman Times. Tomaintain the South East’s architectural character, Gallagher supplies building stone for restoration, conservation, new build and bespoke projects. With our skilled stonemasons and specialist masonry equipment, Gallagher is able to produce stone with a variety of finishes, including an ‘aged’ appearance to ensure repairs to historical buildings blend into the original stonework. RESTORATION | CONSERVATION | NEW BUILD | BESPOKE Building Conservation Directory Nov 18.indd 1 22/11/2018 09:48:49 ◾ ◾ JOHNSTON QUARRY GROUP The Estate Office, Quarry Farm, Great Tew, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 4BT Tel 01608 695254 Email info@jqgroup.co.uk www.jqgroup.co.uk STONE : Johnston Quarry Group is one of the largest suppliers of block stone to the natural stone industry in the UK supplying Jurassic limestone from six of its quarries. From Oathill Quarry in heart of the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Creeton and Ropsley Quarry in Lincolnshire to Sarsden Quarry and the unique Great Tew Ironstone Quarry in North Oxfordshire, customers can trust its scale and resources to meet their requirements. To maintain the local character of the surrounding counties’ architecture JQG also supplies building stone products for restoration, conservation, new-build and bespoke projects. With continued investment, JQG can ensure that Great British limestone will be available for many years to come. Recent projects include St Peters Church, Kineton, continued restoration at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, new-build schemes in the local area and surrounding counties. See also: The Bath Stone Group profile entry, page 83. ◾ ◾ KENT CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION LTD 11 Harrison Drive, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1BZ Tel 01622 859794 Email info@kcrltd.com www.kcrltd.com CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION : See also: display entry in Building Contractors, page 61. • CONSERVATION • RESTORATION • STUCCO REPAIR • CLEANING • STONE MERCHANTS Based in Buckinghamshire, serving London and the Home Counties t: 01494 957158 e: info@jsstonemasonry.co.uk w: www.jsstonemasonry.co.uk JS Stonemasonry Ltd Craftsmen In Stone