| Purbeck Stone - Purbeck Marble |
| Although it is technically not a marble it has been so called since it was first used in churches both here and on the continent in the twelfth century. Colours range from blue charcoal to green grey sometimes with a reddish tinge. The fossils in this stone are small and unbroken and very densely packed. It is the aristocrat of Dorset stone. |
| These sample images give an indication of colour and surface but there is great variety across individual pieces. |