Cathedral limestone originates from the United Kingdom and represents a sophisticated choice for discerning architects and designers seeking timeless elegance. Its dominant palette features soft beige and cream tones, offering a neutral yet warm backdrop that complements both classical and contemporary interiors. The stone typically exhibits a fine, uniform grain with occasional natural veining or subtle fossil detailing that adds character without overwhelming the space. Ideal for cladding, flooring, and wall applications, it suits polished, honed, or brushed finishes. At Marmi di Carrara, we supply Cathedral limestone as raw blocks, precision-cut slabs in 2 cm or 3 cm thicknesses, and custom cut-to-size pieces, with high-resolution photos of actual slabs available for approval before purchase to ensure complete transparency.
Petrographic description
Cathedral limestone is a sedimentary rock typically characterized by a fine to medium grain and a consistent beige to cream matrix, often containing subtle fossilized inclusions and mineral variations inherent to UK quarries.
Cathedral is a Limestone quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBLS00510. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every limestone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Cathedral suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Cathedral per m²?
Indicative price from €100/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Cathedral shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
