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Scotland’s building stones: over one thousand images now available online
New images of the BGS Building Stone Collection have been published.
Discovering Geology
Radyr Stone Quarry
Radyr Stone was produced from a number of quarries in Cardiff. Take a geological walk to see a quarry and spot the stone's use in the city.
Discovering Geology
Ham Hill, Somerset
The distinctive, warm honey-coloured building stone known as Hamstone, quarried from Ham Hill in Somerset, has a long history of use dating back as far as Roman times.
Discovering Geology
Alabaster at Penarth Head
Alabaster from Penarth in Wales is a decorative stone used inside many buildings in the area. Find out more about its origin.
Discovering Geology
BGS Wales office, Cardiff
Learn more about the interesting geological stories waiting to be unearthed just a stone’s throw from our Welsh office.