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How did those medieval masons raise huge stones up into the vaulted ceilings of 13th century cathedrals? How did they work stone so accurately with such primitive tools and methods? How did they carve such intricate detail into something so seemingly hard as a piece of stone? It was questions such as these that sparked my interest in medieval history, and ultimately set me on my journey to becoming a stonemason.

Advances in technology have obviously meant better tools for working stone, computers for setting out and making templets, and large saws for speeding up the primary sawing process, however, the methods and fundamental principles of working a piece of stone have remained unchanged throughout the centuries. Learning the skills that the very earliest of stonemasons pioneered was not only a fascination, but a privilege.

I am currently living in Bristol but spend a lot of my time in and around The Cotswolds where I carry out a good deal of my work. Travelling is an integral part of being a stonemason. So whether it be a hand-carved fireplace, a conservation or restoration project, a garden feature, architectural stonemasonry or simply a little letter cutting please feel free to give me a call. You will find my number and email address on my contacts page.