Archive / blog

…. Here’s a sneaky clue Classic Victorian.

This Portland stone Hampton fire surround was recently carved for a large Geogian town house here in Bath. The gas fire basket completes the fireplace and once lit, will be very warm and cosy!

This photo shows the traditional tools that our stone masons use to hand carve your stone fireplaces. Now,  you can say the best way is the old fashioned way!

At the end of a tiny lane among fields, stands a unexpectedly rural Manor house, with 13th century foundations. Hanham Court is renowned for its deeply romantic, scented gardens. Voted ‘No.1 Dreamy Garden’ by Gardens Illustrated 2010, Hanham Court is a striking blend of formal elegance and natural beauty. This stunning Elizabethan Manor house required […]

Bath Stone is an oolitic limestone comprising granular fragments of calcium carbonate. Originally obtained from the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines under Combe Down, Somerset, its warm, honey colouring gives the World Heritage City of Bath, England its distinctive appearance. An important feature of Bath Stone is that it is a freestone, that is […]

Check out this stunning portico which Pinckney Green Stoneworks (PGS) were asked to carve for a property in Somerset. Can you see the wall to the left of the portico? PGS had to dismantle this before starting the build as it previously went all the way up to the front door of the property leaving […]

… of our detailed carving on the jamb (leg) of this Elizabethan fire surround. This photo really shows off the quality of our Bath stone. If you love the look of the Bath stone we would be delighted to post you a small sample, just fill in your details on our brochure page https://pinckneygreen.co.uk/brochure and […]

Can anyone take a guess to which fireplace this Jamb (leg) belongs to???? I’ll give you a clue….https://pinckneygreen.co.uk/product/deaconsfield-2/#.UxCH6GfiuM8 Carved from Whitworth stone, the end result looked fabulous.

To continue February’s Valentine vibe we’re offering our valuable blog readers £50 off all fireplaces. Please quote Val 14 when placing your order. But don’t hang around, the offer expires on 1st April and that’s no April fool! Call us 01179 372 555 or email  sales@pinckneygreen.co.uk If you fancy a peek at our  brochure visit  […]

Pinckney Green installed this Bath stone Hampton fire surround for a beautiful property in Bath. Shown here with a black granite inner and outer hearth. The Clearview 650 Woodburning stove looks extremely welcoming don’t you think?? For more information on our Hampton Fire Surround please visit https://pinckneygreen.co.uk/product/hollywell-fireplace-03/#.UwXv37DiuM8