About Blue Lias
Blue Lias is a striking layered limestone with a naturally cool blue-grey palette, quarried from the Somerset and Dorset coastline — the same stone famously used to build Lyme Regis harbour and countless historic buildings across the South West. Its distinctive horizontal layering and tonal variation make every wall a unique feature. A sophisticated choice that brings genuine historical character to any project.
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Best for
- ✓Historic renovations
- ✓Coastal homes
- ✓Period buildings
- ✓Garden walls
- ✓Feature walls
- ✓New Builds
Blue Lias
Distinctive layered blue-grey limestone from Somerset and Dorset — a historically rich stone with a cool, sophisticated palette.
Quick Facts
- Stone Type
- Limestone
- Colour
- Cool blue-grey with natural layering
- Finish
- Natural split face
- Thickness
- 15–30mm
- Sold As
- m² (stone) · lm (corner pieces)
- Corners Available
- Yes
- Suitable For
- Internal and external use
- Installation
- Adhesive and pointing required
- Samples Available
- Yes
Free shipping when ordered with stone.
What you receive with your sample order
- ✓A genuine piece of Blue Lias natural stone cladding slip, cut to our standard 15–30mm thickness
- ✓Samples weigh up to 2kg and are sent by Royal Mail — allow 2–5 working days for delivery
- ✓Natural stone varies in colour and texture between pieces; we aim to represent the characteristic base colour of the stone across one or two pieces
- ✓All sample packaging is fully recyclable
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