Collyweston is a distinguished limestone originating from the United Kingdom, prized for its warm beige and cream hues. This stone features a fine, uniform grain with subtle oolitic textures, offering a timeless aesthetic that complements both classical and contemporary architectural projects. It is widely used for flooring, wall cladding, and exterior facades, where its durability and natural elegance shine. Suitable finishes include honed, polished, and split surfaces to highlight its unique character. Marmi di Carrara supplies Collyweston in blocks, slabs of 2 or 3 cm thickness, and cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs to ensure transparency before purchase, allowing architects and designers to select the perfect shade and pattern for their specific requirements.
Petrographic description
Collyweston is a fine-grained, oolitic limestone typically characterized by its uniform beige and cream tones.
Collyweston is a Limestone quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBLS00473. 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 Collyweston 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 Collyweston per m²?
Indicative price from €75/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 Collyweston 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.
