Discovering the Diversity of Sandstone

An Overview of 10 Unique and Diverse Sandstone’s in the UK

1. Old Devonian Sandstone: A type of sandstone formed from sedimentary deposits that were laid down over 360 million years ago during the Devonian period. It is characterized by its dark brown or grey colour and is a durable and dense stone that is resistant to weathering.
2. Pennant Sandstone: A type of sandstone formed from sedimentary deposits laid down during the Carboniferous period. It is characterised by its fine to medium-grained sand.
3. Ragstone: A type of sandstone that is light grey to yellow in colour and composed of rough, angular grains. It is often used as a building stone due to its strength and durability.
4. Millstone Grit Sandstone: A type of sandstone that is composed of angular grains of sand that are firmly cemented together. It is known for its strength and durability and is often used as a building stone.
5. New Red Sandstone: A type of sandstone formed from sedimentary deposits laid down during the Triassic period. It is characterised by its red or orange colour and is composed of fine to medium-grained sand.
6. Old Red Sandstone: A type of sandstone formed from sedimentary deposits laid down during the Devonian period. It is characterised by its red to brown colours and is composed of coarse-grained sand.
7. Carboniferous Sandstone: A type of sandstone that is characterised by its pale yellow to pink color and composed of fine to medium-grained sand. It was formed from sedimentary deposits laid down during the Carboniferous period.
8. Jurassic Sandstone: A type of sandstone formed from sedimentary deposits laid down during the Jurassic period. It is characterised by its yellow to orange colour and is composed of medium-grained sand.
9. Triassic Sandstone: A type of sandstone that was formed from sedimentary deposits laid down during the Triassic period. It is characterised by its yellow to orange colour and is composed of fine to medium-grained sand.
10. Permian Sandstone: A type of sandstone formed from sedimentary deposits laid down during the Permian period. It is characterised by its yellow to orange color and is composed of coarse-grained sand.

So there you have it, the ultimate guide to UK sandstone. Whether you’re building a sandcastle or a skyscraper, there’s a rock for that! Who knew there was so many different types of sandstone around the UK.

Black Mountain Quarries cover a few of these sandstones through the large range of products, these include: Old Devonian Sandstone, Pennant Sandstone, Ragstone and Old Red Sandstone!