About Us
We also carry out work such as cleaning of indoor and outdoor monuments using conservation techniques such as lime poultices. Where it is not possible to preserve original material, historically sourced hand carved replacements will be undertaken. Tracery windows, hand lettered monuments and gravestones, ornamental pinnacles and gable end crosses are just some examples of our work to date. The stone for each new job is individually sourced and suited to purpose.
Some specialist brickwork is also undertaken; in fact, in 2008 Chris Anstey, Director, won a special award for craftsmanship from The Brick Development Association. This was awarded for his work on the Lovelace Mausoleum at East Horsley.
Anstey & Stone Ltd’s aim is to continue the traditional craft of stone masonry. To this end all stone is hand carved, and the majority of materials he uses are both natural and sympathetic to the historical context of the buildings and monuments we work with. We are always looking to ensure the continuation of the crafts we practice and our always trying to work with up and coming practitioners in the field.
Together taking tradition forward.
Anstey & Stone Ltd and its affiliates have been involved with traditional stone and lime work restoration and conservation for the past thirty years.
Mainly concentrated in and around the Guildford Diocese, our work ranges from minor re-pointing using non-hydraulic lime mixes, to the complete re-carving and replacement of heavily decayed architectural masonry.
Our restoration and conservation work has included the deconstruction and subsequent reassembly of collapsed chest tombs and various other monuments. The structures are rebuilt to the highest standards regarding both finish and public safety. Associated iron work, such as railings, can also be repaired, shot blasted and reconstructed.
“Together taking tradition Forward.”
