This document provides an overview of Burlington Stone, a British natural stone craftsmen company with over 170 years of experience. It highlights the company's quarries located in the English Lake District, the crafting process that blends traditional techniques with modern technology, and examples of interior and exterior stonework projects. The document also includes sections on Burlington Stone's bespoke and standard product ranges, details about the stone varieties and their properties.
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OUR BUSINESS
04 Introduction
06 Foreword
08 Quarries
10 The Process
INTERIORS
14 Bathrooms
18 Kitchens
22 Flooring
26 Kirkstone
30 Cladding
34 Select Range
35 Heritage Range
EXTERIORS
38 Cladding
42 Paving & Landscaping
46 Tumbled Stone Setts
48 Walling
52 Rockery & Monoliths
53 Aggregates
54 Roofing
BESPOKE
58 Bespoke Range
OUR STONE
60 Age of Burlington Stone
62 Colours & Quarries
Finishes & Textures
INFORMATION
64 CE Compliance
65 Reasons to choose
Burlington Stone
66 Showrooms
67 Discover more...
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PROJECT: Cirrus Logic - USA STONE: Baycliff Caulfeild
FINISH: Flamed ARCHITECTS: Lauck Group - USA
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INTRODUCTION
Burlington Stone extract and craft a diverse range of luxurious and
signature British natural stone products, which exude the ultimate in
opulent quality and permanence.
With over 170 years of experience and a colour range of eleven
sumptuous stones with a variety of finishes, Burlington’s product
proposition is unique as it offers only the highest quality British Lake
Districtnaturalstone,isprocessedbyourownBritishcraftsmen,whose
skillshavebeenpasseddownthroughthegenerations,andisdelivered
direct to our clients all around the world.
Whatever the scale of your vision or project, you can trust Burlington
Stone to truly inspire you. Its unique technical and aesthetic properties
have been formed deep within the Cumbrian Fells over 450 million
years ago – so its dramatic, beautiful and made to last.
For almost two centuries, Burlington has been the stone of choice for
bespoke interior and exterior stone and slate specifications and its
intrinsic qualities and colours have been used to inspire iconic designs,
to seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces and to bring the
projects to natural life. Burlington Stone represents both a statement
and an investment for today and the future.
INTRODUCTION
Chicago
Glasgow
Vancouver
Perth
LosAngeles
Washington
Dublin
Moscow
Kuwait
SaudiArabia
Paris
Amsterdam
Brussels
Berlin
London
NewYork
Stockholm
OsloBelfast
CapeTown
Sydney
Edinburgh
Dubai
Montreal
Copenhagen
Florence
HongKong
Singapore
4. Since my great-great-great grandfather, the second Earl of
Burlington (later the 7th Duke of Devonshire) laid the foundations
in 1843 of what has today become Burlington Stone, his
descendants have all been actively involved in promoting the
beautiful stone that occurs naturally in the fells near our family
home, Holker Hall in Cumbria. It will be my privilege to maintain
and build on this journey.
My vision is a blend of the traditions that my family have upheld for
more than a century and a half together with a clear plan to create
a sustainable business that will serve future generations as well as
the wider community. This will come through investment in new
technology and skills and will lead to the kind of dynamic business
that can react and adapt to ever-changing economic conditions.
Whether residential or commercial; whether traditional or
contemporary, the versatility of Burlington’s range of natural stone
products and the inherited values that pervade Burlington Stone’s
approach to business make it possible to bring unique style and
distinction to any development.
Interior designers, architects, developers and discerning
home-owners throughout the world continue to be inspired by
the intrinsic aesthetic and technical properties of Burlington’s
natural stone. Therefore at the heart of all the policies that are
developedundermystewardship,willbeasingle-mindedapproach
to preserving the hard-won standards of exceptional British
craftsmanship and commitment to customer service.
Hon Miss Lucy Cavendish
FOREWORD
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Burlingtonhistoryimagescourtesy
oftheRuskinMuseum,Coniston.
ESTABLISHED 1843
CRAFTSMEN
FOR 170 YEARS
William Cavendish (1808-1890)
7th Duke of Devonshire
5. Windermere
Coniston
Kirkby
Borrowdale
Ullswater
Derwentwater
Barrow-in-Furness
Ulverston
Kenda
Keswick
Penrith
Whitehaven
Workington
Cockermouth
Elterwater
Bursting Stone
Brandy Crag
Broughton Moor
Baycliff
Honister
Kirkstone
Brathay
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QUARRIES
We bring 450 million years of British geology and 170 years
ofqualityBritishcraftsmanshipintotheheartofyourproject.
With eight quarries all located in the English Lake District,
pure Lakeland water, natural weathering and mineral
processes have slowly transformed the stone, lending it
unique technical characteristics. Low water absorption
meansitscolourfast,robustandeasytocleanandmaintain,
while deep within the stone lies its true beauty waiting to be
released: rich detail and sensitive tones and textures.
Whetheryouwantreassuranceofusingthefinestroofslates
in the world from our Kirkby or Elterwater quarries or you
wanttocreateauniqueinteriordesignstatement,Burlington
has a stone portfolio for all applications and projects.
QUARRIES
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THE PROCESS
Burlington Stone isn’t simply quarried. It is lovingly
crafted, using a mix of time honoured techniques
and cutting-edge technology. We treat the stone with
respect, and it shows in the quality of our work.
We pride ourselves on our use of traditional
craftsmanship skills, alongside state of the art laser
cutting and modern production techniques, ensuring
attention to detail and the natural beauty and
provenance of the stone are brought to life.
Available in a variety of finishes, from rough-hewn
to smooth, and in a stunning range of natural pastel
colours, it’s timelessly stylish, but also endlessly
practical. However you choose to use your stone, you
can be sure you will be inspired by six generations
of craftsmanship and by the outstanding technical
properties of this premium stone product.
THEPROCESS
18. HERITAGERANGE
SELECTRANGE
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S E L EC T
RANGE
HERITAGE
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Offering a range of stunning antique tiles within our Heritage Range, Burlington Stone have crafted
traditionalflagstonesusingbeautifulBritishnaturalstone.TheHeritageRangecurrentlyoffersaselection
of 3 colours with an antiqued finish, and like the Burlington Stone Select Range, the range of heritage
tiles come in the most popular and practical of sizes, with the same aesthetic beauty and same superior
technical qualities, all falling within a defined range sample.
Offering the same quality of craftsmanship
as the Burlington Bespoke proposition, the
“Select” range from Burlington Stone allows
for pre-determined sizes and finishes within a
defined range of colour and shade, that can
to be selected for projects requiring shorter
leadtimes and a cost effective solution. With a
range of 4 different colours and shades with a
honed finish in the most popular and practical
of sizes, the same aesthetic beauty and same
superior technical qualities can be offered, all
falling within a defined range sample.
A large number of the projects within this
brochure are from our Bespoke Range, but our
Select Range can provide a quicker solution for
projects where a pre determined size and range
sample is acceptable.
Below is an example of a range sample of Broughton Moor
which shows the possible markings and variations within the stone available from our Select range.
Baycliff LimestoneBrandy Crag
SIZES
600mm x 300mm
400mm x random lengths
COLOURS
Broughton Moor
Kirkby Stone
Baycliff Lord
Brandy Crag
SIZES
300mm x random lengths
400mm x random lengths
COLOURS
Baycliff Limestone
Bursting Stone
Kirkby Stone
Kirkby StoneBaycliff Limestone
Bursting Stone
21. EXTERIORCLADDING
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PROJECT: Kendal College - UK
STONE: Kirkby Stone and Bursting Stone
FINISH: Kirkby Stone Flamed & Bursting Stone Honed
ARCHITECTS: Taylor Young
PROJECT: Foundry Square - USA
STONE: Broughton Moor
FINISH: Honed
ARCHITECTS: Studios Architecture - USA
PROJECT: Biogen Idec - Denmark
STONE: Bursting Stone
FINISH: Flamed
ARCHITECTS: Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects
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PAVING&LANDSCAPING
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PROJECT: Hunt Oil, Dallas - USA
STONE: Bursting Stone
FINISH: Waterjet
ARCHITECTS: TBG Partners - USA
PROJECT: Private Residence - UK
Stone: Cumbrian Black Paving and cropped walling
FINISH: Flamed paving
PROJECT: University of Virginia - USA
STONE: Broughton Moor and Elterwater
FINISH: Broughton Moor Flamed and Elterwater Spot Textured
ARCHITECTS: Moore Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners, Santa
Monica and the office of Cheryl Carton - San Francisco
PROJECT: Private Residence - UK
STONE: Baycliff Caulfeild and Broughton Moor paving
and Cumbrian Black walling and coping
FINISH: Sawn and Waterjet paving
29. ROOFING
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PROJECT: St Pancras -London - UK
STONE: Westmorland Green Roofing
ARCHITECTS: The Conservation
Practice London
PROJECT: Private Residence - UK
STONE: Burlington Blue/ Grey Roofing
ARCHITECTS: John Coward Architects
PROJECT: Alwoodley Golf Club - UK
STONE: Burlington Blue/Grey Roofing
30. BESPOKE
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Offering the ultimate in choice, Burlington’s bespoke product
proposition includes a range of 11 British natural stones and a
wideselectionoffinishestosuitanyproject.Ourbespokesolution
providesachoiceofsizewithinthestonetolerances,allowingsizes
to be specified that meet the project’s specific specification and
having the option to discuss the natural markings in the stone,
and agree a range sample that is manufactured to the project’s
specific needs and requirements. This enables a truly unique and
bespoke finishing statement to be achieved.
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PROJECT: IFC - Washington - USA
STONE: Bursting Stone, Elterwater and Brandy Crag
FINISH: Honed
ARCHITECTS: Koubek Architects - USA
PROJECT: Jersey Needle - Channel Islands
STONE: Various
FINISH: Honed
ARCHITECTS: Richard Perry
PROJECT: Private Residence - UK
STONE: Baycliff Lord, Baycliff Caulfield, Elterwater & Bursting Stone
FINISH: Honed
ARCHITECTS: Unwin Jones Partnership
31. Adding to what is an almost limitless product offering, is
an equally inspiring palette of rich and welcoming stone
colours, each of which is native to the English Lake District.
Authentically named after the quarries from which the stone is
extracted comes a unique mix of eleven British natural stones.
Adding to the romance of each stone’s rich colouring are
contrasting yet complementary veins and markings that emphasise
its natural origin.
Echoing the depth and diversity of Burlington’s natural stone colour
palette and product offering is the range of smooth and textured
finishes that can be specified. The combination of some of the
finest, durable geological stone in the world with the craftsmenship
harnessed over 200 years that ensures a unique and beautiful
product can be manufactured and offered to our customers.
AGE OF
BURLINGTON
STONE
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We bring 450 million years of British geology,
and 170 years of quality British craftsmanship,
right into the heart of your project.
Geological time data from British Geological Survey.
CENOZOIC
MESOZOIC
PALEOZOIC
LATEEARLY
PHANEROZOIC
PROTEROZOIC
(part)
NEOPROTEROZOIC
(part)
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65
145
199
251
299
359
416
443
488
542
DateEON PERIOD
QUATERNARY
NEOGENE
PALEOGENE
CRETACEOUS
JURASSIC
TRIASSIC
PERMIAN
DEVONIAN
CARBONIFEROUS
SILURIAN
ORDOVICIAN
CAMBRIAN
Location: Situated on the
outskirts of the historic
market town of Ulverston.
Colour: Oatmeal coloured
limestone with dark cream
markings.
BAYCLIFFLORD
Location: Situated on the
outskirts of the historic
market town of Ulverston.
Colour: Buff coloured
limestone with light coffee
mottling.
BAYCLIFFCAULFEILD
Location:Kirkbyquarryis
locatedonKirkbyMoor,
justabovethevillageof
KirkbyinFurnessandhas
beenoperatedforwellover
400years.
Colour:Evenbluegrey
colourthroughout.
KIRKBYSTONE
Location: Situated on
the side of “Coniston
Old Man” and has been
operated since the middle
of the 19th Century.
Colour: Olive green.
BURSTINGSTONE
Location: Situated
2 ½ km south-east
of Skelwith Bridge,
between Ambleside and
Hawkshead.
Colour: Dense Blue / black
stone with a fine golden
thread.
KIRKSTONE
BRATHAY
Location: Situated just
above Coniston Village,
with the Coniston
Coppermines Valley and
has been worked since the
middle of the 19th Century.
Colour: Grey stone.
BRANDYCRAG
Location:Situatedjustabove
ConistonVillage,withthe
ConistonCoppermines
Valleyandhasbeenworked
sincethemiddleofthe19th
Century.
Colour:Silvergreythat
exhibitssofterandlighter
tonesandshadesto
Burlington’sBrandyCrag.
BRANDYCRAG
SILVER
Location:Situatedmid-way
betweenBroughton-in-
FurnessandConistonand
hasbeenworkedsincethe
middleofthe19thCentury.
Colour:Midgreenstone
withcontrastingwhiteveins.
BROUGHTONMOOR
Location: Situated at
the foot of the beautiful
Langdale Valley with open
views of the Langdale
Pikes and has been worked
since the middle of the 19th
Century.
Colour: Pale green stone
with contrasting markings.
ELTERWATER
Location: Situated 300m
west of Kirkstone Pass at
the Petts Quarry.
Colour: Green stone.
KIRKSTONE
SEAGREEN
Location: Situated 300m
west of Kirkstone pass at
the Petts Quarry.
Colour: Silver green
stone with strong natural
marking and a broad
range of shading.
KIRKSTONE
SILVERGREEN
ERA
33. 1. Burlington Stone is one of the finest most durable
natural materials in the world.
2. Burlington Stone not only operate eight quarries all in
the heart of the English Lake District, but process the
stone extracted using skilled British craftsmen and
then deliver to clients all around the world.
3. The technical characteristics of Burlington Stone
ensure a long term sustainable solution is included
that will reduce maintenance costs and sustain the
desired aesthetic finish and appeal.
4. Burlington Stone has very low water absorption
properties which mean it is particularly suitable
for a wide range of projects.
5. Burlington Stone was established in 1843 and is
a British family run business with long traditions
and values, where quality control and effective
management and use of the natural slate reserves
are important corporate goals.
6. The company complies with ISO 14001 and aims
to utilise 100% of the rock extracted from its quarry
operations through the extensive recycling of all
waste elements, important for BREEAM and LEED
certification in building construction.
7. Burlington Stone harvests rain water to use in the
manufacture / production of finished stone products.
8. Other than its aesthetic beauty, Burlington is a very
durable dense natural stone that is colour fast, stain
resistant and non combustible.
9. Burlington works closely with the BRE and The
National Parks Authority to embrace best practice
in environmental management.
10. Burlington is unique in that it extracts its natural
stone resource for the specific needs of each project,
to maximise stone usage and ensure that the
markings and colour tones of the finished product
complies with the expectations of the client and
architect.
11. Burlington Stone is quite simply unrivalled by
any other stone in the world in terms of its unique
aesthetic appeal, high performance characteristics
and suitability for both internal and external use in
construction projects.
12. Conformity with new CE Marking legislation, which
ensures that the stone has a Certificate of Origin
and up to date technical test data. This provides
protection for all parties that the material is fit of
purpose.
13. Burlington Stone’s roofing products adhere to and
surpass the European quality standard BS EN 12326,
achieving the highest possible classification in each
of the key categories of Water Absorption (Result
A1), Thermal Cycle Resistance (Result T1) and Sulfur
Dioxide Exposure (Result S1).
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Inlinewithnewlegislation,whichcameintoforce
on1stJuly2013,BurlingtonStoneisensuringthat
their product proposition conforms with the new
CE Marking Legislation, which states that the
stone needs a Certificate of Origin and up to
date technical test data.
The introduction of CE Marking on building
productshastakenplaceaspartofthecontinuing
efforts of Europe to harmonise standards to
ensure a level playing field is achieved across
countries in the European Union. As a result,
all stone masonry companies supplying the
building industry will have to put CE marks on
any finished stonework, which is produced to a
European Standard.
Burlington Stone conforms with the new CE
Marking legislation to provide protection for all
parties that the material is fit for purpose.
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34. SHOWROOMS
Burlington’s flagship Stone Studio is set against a
stunning, panoramic Lakeland Fells backdrop. It is the
perfect location from which to draw inspiration and
develop design ideas that simply burst in abundance
from a plethora of creative yet functional interior and
exterior stone solutions.
Covering both traditional and contemporary settings,
the Stone Studio sets the benchmark when it comes to
demonstrating the versatility and suitability of natural
stonewithinandaroundthehome.Visitorscanmeander
through living room and kitchen settings, imagine
savouring the delights of opulent and splendid havens of
tranquillitythatarewetroomandbathrooms,whilstalso
experiencing the sensation that Burlington’s stone can
bring to al fresco dining areas and the garden.
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Discover all you need to know about Burlington with our
comprehensive Website and App. Showing not only the range of
beautiful stones and variety of finishes available, but a taste of
some of the projects around the world in which our stone has been
used. All the technical qualities and information about our stones
are included in our stone brochures available to view or download
anddon’tforgettowatchBurlingtonTV,whichgivesaninsightinto
our processes and operations.
Either through the website and App, through social media or by
contacting us by email and phone, we are happy to help whatever
your enquiry.
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