February Insight
February Insight: Oh what a busy month we’ve had, especially at Mill Hill. So, we thought we would give you another insight blog, this time into how February has been for us. Feature Stone - Mill Hill We recently supplied a large feature stone to a local legend of a landscaper for...
January Insight
January Insight: As we come to the end of January, we thought we’d share a bit of an insight into how the month has been for our slate quarries. Although January is always difficult, it certainly has kept us on our toes. Supporting Construction and Landscaping: We supplied and delivered our 803 Sub-Base...
Winter Slate Quarry Operations: Production in the cold weather
Winter Slate Quarry Operations: Production in the cold weather. British weather, as we all know, can be quite unexpected and unpredictable. Here’s how the colder months affect our slate quarries: Weather-Sensitive Products: 803 Sub-Base One of our products that is most impacted by the weather is the 803 Sub-Base. It relies on interlocking...
National Miners Day
You may have seen on our Facebook page that today is National Miners Day. This day honours the contribution of miners across the world.
A day in the life of a Slate Quarry
A day in the life of a Slate Quarry: The sight of towering slate faces and the smell of fresh-cut stone – this is the heartbeat in the day in the life of a slate quarry. Morning – Safety First Lads: A typical morning at our slate quarries starts with our dedicated teams...
4 Reasons Why You Need a Cornish Slate Roof
4 Reasons Why You Need a Cornish Slate Roof: Cornish Slate Roofs have become very desirable in the roofing tile world, purely because of slate’s superior durability when compared to the alternatives such as clay tiles and concrete tiles. What if we told you that there are more reasons to opt...
Uses of Slate Chippings
Uses of Slate Chippings: Slate Chippings are very adaptable and can be just what you need to finish off your outdoor space. Whether you hate gardening and need something to keep those irritating weeds at bay, or if you take pride in your green area and are thinking of a swanky new...
Tricky site? Devon and Cornish Stone delivery
Tricky site? Devon and Cornish Stone delivery: Just in case you didn't know, Devon and Cornish Stone delivery can be arranged direct from our quarries — fast, reliable and hassle free! We're all too familiar with those narrow and winding lanes that Devon and Cornwall are famous (or infamous!) for, making it...
How to build a Cornish Stone Wall
Cornish Stone Walls are unique to the South West of England. It had got me thinking about how you go about constructing a stone wall, so I began with a dive into the internet.