Stone in Archaeology Database

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Kerridge slabs were for centuries in steady demand in Cheshire and the town of Kerridge is said to be paved of it. Today these slabs are rarely produced because ample supplies can be recovered from old buildings which each year are being demolished (Clifton-Taylor & Simmons 1987: 142). Currently, different beds of Kerridge stone are used for a number of purposes. Near the surface is a fawn coloured stone used for walling, crazy paving and roof slates. Beneath this is a grey stone used for walling and fieplaces, and towards the base is a fine grained stone used for ashlar (Leary 1986: 44). On the whole it is a hard wearing and workable stone.