- October 5, 2021
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- News
- Burghley Park, copings, Seven Mile Wall, stone, stonemason, wall
Why is the Seven Mile Wall around Burghley Park in the state of a rapid decay?
Phil Kerry met with the stone mason who was doing repair on the Seven Mile Wall around the Burghley Park and asked him what might be the reasons the wall is continuously crumbling down. Dave Abbot, the stonemason from Abbey Stone & Masonry from Bourne, highlighted several...
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- October 15, 2020
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- News, Recent Projects
- Cecil Square, development, new build homes, Stamford, Stamford stone, stone house
Featured project – Stamford, Cecil Square
Goldholme had the pleasure of supplying high quality stone for an award winning development by Burghley Estate in the market town of Stamford, Lincolnshire. It has been well-planned and built by Cheshire-based Morris Homes alongside architects ADAM Urbanism and landscape archite...
read more- August 20, 2020
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- building with stone, local stone, wall ties
The importance of wall ties!
Most people order the cheapest cavity wall ties that the builders merchants can offer. The only criteria being the length, which depends on their cavity width. But the cost of using the wrong tie is enough to send shivers down your spine. Using the wrong ties could ultimately me...
read more- June 18, 2020
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- History, News
- Clipsham stone, Hooby Lane Quarry, Oxford
The Stone that built Oxford!
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- May 26, 2020
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- canal, garden, landscaping, natural stone, paviours, water feature
Goldholme Launches Landscaping department!
Due to a large number of inquiries, Goldholme has decided to launch a landscaping department to help you create the garden of your dreams. We will be showcasing a large selection of stone architecture, garden water features, patio slabs, pots, art pieces and trees. Why not visit...
read moreGoldholme released a video on how to make the perfect Mortar mix according to stone laying master Pete Ford. Too much cement and your stone won't be able to move and contract in the heat causing the faces of the stone to blow! The colour of the mix is also very important for the...
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During this uncertain time, the team at Goldholme wanted to give back to the community and thought a good place to start would be to support our local food bank in Grantham. We donated half a tonne of food ready for collection by those in need last Friday. "The food donated will...
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- January 30, 2020
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- News
- building, cheaper, dry mix, material, natural stone, nature, quality, reconstituted stone, Saville Row Suit, walling stone, wet mix
Natural walling stone vs artificial (reconstituted) stone comparison
An in-depth unbiased comparison by Goldholme Stone. Natural Walling Stone Natural walling stone is the stone extracted from the earth in its natural form. It has a natural colour which can be variable creating interest and also blends harmoniously with its native surroundi...
read more- January 30, 2020
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- Masonry, News
- building, commercial, fireplace, home, masonry, natural stone, planning, project, supply, walling stone
Walling Stone – All You Need To Know
Natural Walling Stone What is natural walling stone? Natural walling stone is any type of stone type of natural stone that can be used to construct walls. Environmental advantages The quarrying of natural stone is far more eco-friendly than producing reconstituted st...
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