

This process softens and rounds the edges of the flagstones to give them a time-worn and weathered antique appearance. The flagstones are then tumbled, a process akin to a gentle spin in a washing machine. The surface of the flagstone has a riven finish, meaning the stones have small ridges and patterns where they have been hewn and split. Tudor Antique flagstones are hand-crafted and specially designed by our stonemasons to provide the right antique/period bygone look and feel.

It is an ideal stone for paving and we still benefit from these timeless qualities today many millennia later. That’s why historically Limestone was chosen. The first was that the stone should be soft enough to easily quarry, hewn, cut, work and dress the second was that the stone should be hardwearing and durable enough to last many generations once it was laid. In bygone eras, stonemasons and landscapers were looking for some specific characteristics when selecting flagstones for paving. Single Size Pack (26 Pieces) 14.21m² Coverage.Mixed Size Mini Pack (15 Pieces) 4.63m² Coverage.Mixed Size Contractor Pack (48 Pieces) 15m² Coverage.Pack Size Formats and OptionsĬathedral flagstones are available in the following pack formats: That is precisely what you are buying when you select these natural products - the beauty and unique character of the natural stone tapestry. These are not carbon copy flagstones each is unique, with their own natural character. There will be differences in patterning, where varied colour sands were laid down and blended to form the rock, resulting in veins and brushes of different colours intermingled with the core colours.Ĭolours, tones and patterns vary naturally. This process of formation means the stone has natural variations. This means it was created on the seabed floor as numerous layers of sand and sediment were laid down and compressed over many millions of years. Natural Stone PavingĪs with any natural product be aware variation is normal and to be expected. You want to vary the blend of colours, tones and hues, to ensure your patio or terrace has the right contrast and mix of colours that gives Cathedral its look and feel. The overall look and feel of Cathedral is a yellowy-grey blend.īefore laying your flagstones, examine and select the pavers.This paving will be sympathetic to a range of traditional properties from the medieval to the late Georgian period. It has accents and hues of gold, saffron, pearl, ivory and iron-grey. Cathedral FlagstonesĬathedral Limestone is made up of a blend of colours it is predominantly light grey but includes light golden browns and buff amongst the main stone colours. It offers bucolic and rustic style paving, with the appearance of softening and weathering over time, creating the perfect aesthetic to compliment historic and traditional homes and gardens. The Pavestone Tudor Antique range was created to present the appeal of period and antique flagstones of yesteryear.
