Story: Building stone

Stone trade names

Some building stones have been given distinctive trade names. This list gives additional information on common New Zealand stones.

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Simon Nathan and Bruce Hayward, 'Building stone - Types of building stone', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/table/8073/stone-trade-names (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Simon Nathan and Bruce Hayward, published 12 Jun 2006