Basildon Park, Oxford Lodge
Posted on: October 18, 2019
Client: National Trust
Main Contractor: A F Jones Stonemasons
Architect: n/a
Location: Nr. Goring
Summary:
Stone: Bath Stone (Stoke Ground – Base)
AFJ Scope: Advice, Detail, Supply& Conserve
A F Jones Stonemasons
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We offer a full service from advisory & design, through production & manufacture, to site installation. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern production methods.
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A F Jones Stonemasons is a fifth generation firm, family owned and operated since 1858. Our reputation is built from centuries of proven experience.
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Posted: November 17, 2019
Many modern stone cutting machines are 3-Axis or 5-Axis (and we have many of those!). Beyond the 5-Axis, we have now added a 6th Axis lathe which gives us the ability, for example, to carve 3-Dimensional sculptures from a single large block of stone. It also increases the efficiency with which we can produce columns and balustrades (i.e. circular profiled …
Apprentice Placement Site Mason – Prince’s Foundation
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Fintan Morrison joins us for a 5-week placement as part of his Level 3 NVQ in Heritage Stonemasonry Skills. He is gaining experience on a number of different sites whilst with us. The Prince of Wales’ Building Craft Programme was established by the Prince’s Foundation in 2006 in order to preserve the skills and knowledge essential to maintaining our built …
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