Source/Archive record SCH9534 - Building Stones Database for England

The Building Stones Database for England brings together information on local building stones, their uses and sources as an online interactive GIS (Geographical Information System) resource. The Building Stones Database for England Map Explorer lets you explore building stones and their sources throughout England, as well as the bedrock and superficial geology. You can browse the geological map, as well as search for a building stone, stone source or structure, or search by postcode, address or place name. Working with the British Geological Survey (BGS), local geologists and historic buildings experts, we have identified important building stones, where they came from and potential alternative sources for repairs and new construction. The database has been designed as a resource for mineral planners, building conservation advisers, architects and surveyors, and those assessing townscapes and landscape character.