Heritage Portland Stone® Bricks

Albion Stone

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Albion Stone

Embodied Carbon: (A1–A3, GWP fossil) 4.98 kg CO₂-eq / m² *

*Based on 50mm Thickness and apparent density 2190 kg/m³. Converted from declared unit of 1000 kg.

Service Life: 100+ years

End of Life: Stone can be reused as masonry units or crushed and recycled as secondary aggregate; majority of mineral waste recycled

Fabrication process: Underground extraction of Portland limestone followed by block cutting, sawing, calibration, finishing and sizing

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Heritage Portland Stone bricks are produced from Grove Whitbed Portland limestone extracted using underground mining methods on the Isle of Portland. The stone is cut into blocks, sawn, calibrated and finished to meet dimensional and aesthetic requirements for masonry applications. The product is used in heritage, conservation and contemporary architecture for façades, walling and detailing where natural stone appearance and long-term durability are required. Portland stone is inherently robust, weather-resistant and suitable for long service lives exceeding 100 years. Finishes and dimensions can be tailored to project requirements and integrated with conventional masonry systems. The material is entirely mineral, with no chemical additives. Albion Stone manufactures and distributes from the UK, supported by a third-party verified EPD covering cradle-to-gate and end-of-life stages, enabling transparent assessment of environmental performance.

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