Delabole Slate Quarry in north Cornwall describes itself as the oldest working slate quarry in the world, with stone supplied from the site for over a thousand years. Its slate is known for durability and has been used in many historic and notable buildings, making it a natural match when re-roofing or repairing Cornish and West Country properties. The quarry produces roofing slate alongside exterior and interior products, bespoke work, monumental stone, garden and landscaping items, house signs and industrial minerals, with fixings, sealants and care products. It serves trade and private customers, and quarry tours are available.
Suitable for: re-roofing listed and period buildings in matching Cornish slate, and for slate floors, sills, hearths and paving in older properties.
Services: roofing slate; exterior slate products; interior slate including flooring, hearths and worktops; bespoke slate work; monumental and headstone work; garden and landscaping stone; house signs and plaques; fixings and care products; industrial minerals.
Location: Delabole, Cornwall; supplies nationally.