Fossil Treasures Found in Portland Stone Highlight Nature’s Craftsmanship
Deep within our Portland Stone lies a wealth of history, with fossils offering a glimpse into a prehistoric world over 140 million years ago. Among the remarkable discoveries is an ammonite impression, beautifully preserved on the edge of one of our Bowers Roach blocks. This natural artistry exemplifies the incredible variation found in Portland Stone, a material shaped by Mother Nature over millennia.
Portland Stone’s unique characteristics are unmatched and cannot be reproduced. Artificial materials like "Cast Stone," "Engineered Stone," or "Recon Stone" may try mimic its look, but they are simply coloured concrete. Often misleadingly marketed as 'Natural Portland Stone colour,' these imitations fall short of the authenticity, resilience, and heritage that only genuine Portland Stone offers. Furthermore, these man-made alternatives have a significantly higher carbon footprint compared to Albion Stone's Natural Portland Stone.
At Albion Stone, we are dedicated to providing authentic Portland Stone, extracted and manufactured using environmentally responsible techniques. While natural stone may come with a higher upfront cost, its unparalleled durability, low embodied carbon footprint, and timeless beauty ensure exceptional value over time.
For those seeking both authenticity and sustainability, selecting our Heritage Portland Stone with its natural geological variation can substantially reduce the cost disparity between man-made substitutes and genuine Portland Stone. To ensure you’re investing in the real thing, look no further than Albion Stone – where every block tells a story millions of years in the making.
Albion Stone, a fourth generation family business pride ourselves on having a helpful and skilled workforce as well as modern and traditional manufacturing process to enable us to produce the highest quality Portland Stone with minimal environmental impact.
