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Arbor Low Location near Middleton-by-Youlgreave and Bakewell Region Derbyshire, England Coordinates 53°10′08″N 01°45′42″W / 53.16889°N 1.76167°W / 53.16889; -1.76167 Type Henge monument Scheduled monument Official name Arbor Low henge, large irregular stone circle, linear bank and bowl barrow Designated 18 August 1882 Reference no. 1011087 Arbor Low is a well-preserved ...
Stone pavers are made of many materials including limestone, bluestone, basalt (such as that from The Palisades used in New York City), sandstone and granite. [19] Travertine is a durable, low-porous stone that stays cool in direct sunlight, making it a popular choice for pool-sides, patios, walkways and outdoor entertainment areas.
The world's biggest consumer of slate is France, followed by the UK, USA and Germany. In 2012, Spain produced more than 580,000 tonnes (570,000 long tons; 640,000 short tons) of slate worth about $380 million. This made it the largest slate producer in the world, followed by China and Brazil. [3]
Slate has been quarried in north Wales for almost two millennia with the Segontium Roman fort at Caernarfon being roofed by local slate in the late second century. Export of slate has been carried out for several centuries, which was recently confirmed by the discovery in the Menai Strait of the wreck of a 16th-century wooden ship carrying finished slates.
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