Block Stone

What is block stone?

Also known as quarry stone, block stone is a large, quarried piece of natural stone extracted in solid blocks before being cut, shaped, or dressed into usable forms. Stonemasons and fabricators often use these raw blocks to create building elements such as lintels, cills, walling, paving, and cladding.

Block stone is widely used in traditional and modern architectural schemes because of its strength, natural beauty, and ability to be worked into bespoke shapes.

Once extracted, this stone can be used for building work or crafted by stonemasons into decorative products.

What is block stone used for?

Marshalls’ block stone is a go-to material for a range of high-quality building and landscaping applications, including:

• Walling stone for housing, garden walls and commercial buildings

• Cills, lintels and copings for both functional and decorative use

• Paving and kerbs in public realm and infrastructure projects

• Bespoke masonry for heritage work, restorations and detailed architectural features

• Split and dressed stone for cladding and finishing materials

Thanks to its durability, block stone is well-suited to structural and aesthetic applications, delivering long-term performance with timeless appeal.

Why choose Marshalls’ block stone?

We supply high-quality block stone from our own UK quarries and have been supplying aggregates, crushed stone, block stone and building sand for over a century.

With a wide selection of stone types, colours, and finishes, our block stone is ideal for creating durable, architectural features in both commercial and residential applications.

Whether you're sourcing material for walling, bespoke stonework, or large-scale infrastructure projects, Marshalls' block stone provides the flexibility, quality, and consistency your project demands.

We're the UK's leading supplier of natural block stone and are trusted by contractors, developers, and stonemasons nationwide for these reasons:

• Full traceability from quarry to project

• Wide range of stone colours and types to suit all applications

• Suitable for dressing and bespoke stonework

• Long-term durability for commercial, residential, and heritage sites

• Consistent quality and UK-sourced material for peace of mind

Whether you need a small order for local fabrication or regular supply for large developments, Marshalls has the infrastructure and expertise to deliver.

Where do we get our block stone from?

Marshalls’ block stone is sourced from our UK quarries across Yorkshire and Lancashire. These are:

• Fletcher Bank Quarry – supplies a strong gritstone that’s perfect for structural applications

• Howley Park Quarry – known for its high-quality sandstone, ideal for masonry and architectural use

• Stainton Quarry – produces versatile stone blocks with rich natural colours

Owning and operating our quarries ensures responsible sourcing, consistent supply, and full transparency, so you can be confident you're getting a reliable service from mining to delivery.