Guidance
Purbeck marble: conservation and repair
This technical advice note looks at the many complex issues that affect Purbeck Marble, the causes of decay and past interventions. It provides best practice advice for care and repair of this important stone including surveys. This guidance is intended for architects, surveyors, conservators, other conservation professionals and anyone who is interested in or responsible for the care of buildings that contain elements made of Purbeck Marble. It will aid specifiers and practitioners in making informed decisions about conserving and maintaining this type of stone.
Document details
- Link to document on publisher's website
- Purbeck marble: conservation and repair from Historic England
- Document type
- Guidance
- Date published
- 11 May 2021
- Last updated
- 11 May 2021
- Published by
- Historic England
Regulatory topics
- Purbeck marble
- Deterioration
- Moisture
- Conservation
- Repair