Derbyshire Gritstone is a distinctive sedimentary stone originating from the United Kingdom. This grey material features a coarse, granular grain that provides excellent slip resistance and a rugged, natural aesthetic. It is highly valued for exterior cladding, paving, and heritage restoration projects where durability and traditional character are essential. Suitable finishes include split face, bush-hammered, and natural cleft to enhance its tactile surface. Marmi di Carrara supplies Derbyshire Gritstone in blocks, slabs of 2 or 3 cm thickness, and cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the exact shade and texture required for your architectural design.
Petrographic description
Derbyshire Gritstone is typically a grey sedimentary rock characterized by a coarse, granular texture and a robust, natural appearance.
Derbyshire Gritstone is a Other stones quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBOT00803. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every other stones, 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: polished, honed, brushed, flamed where suitable. Typical applications: floors, cladding, tops and decorative elements according to the stone's properties.
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 Derbyshire Gritstone suitable for outdoor use?
Other stones: to be assessed on the specific stone. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Derbyshire Gritstone per m²?
Indicative price from €160/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 Derbyshire Gritstone 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.
