Purbeck Roach
Information
Roach is an elegant stone with subtle greyish-buff mid-tones often featuring a distinctive black shell. This limestone teems with fossil shells that are fairly evenly distributed across the surface. Similar to Thornback which is slightly more yellow in tone, this stone has a balanced, harmonious appearance.
Along with Downsvein, this is one of the two Purbeck beds most productive of roof tile. Also makes excellent- and very beautiful- paving.
Recent Projects
- Several private houses
Specification
| Sample Size | 100x100mm |
|---|---|
| Sample Surface Finish | honed (approx 220 grit) |
| Quarry Location | Purbeck, Dorset, England |
| Geology | Cretaceous Limestone |
| Colour | buff |
| Polish Achievable | high |
| Applications | interior and exterior |
| BRE Data | available on request |