'The Rock' Stone Masonry

22/05/2025

A very unique project where tourism is having a detrimental effect to our beautiful world heritage site.

21/05/2025

Great to have Acres involved in the drystone walling classes we tutor at the Glenwherry hill farm. Discover CAFRE

10/04/2025

Another great event to look forward to!

Riddels warehouse if you follow our socials has been a site we have completed Two phases of works to include the Stone Facade cleaning, pointing, roof replacement and the one I believe we are most proud of is the Famous Main door restoration.
So many variations of heritage skills and conservation philosophy’s were to be considered throughout.

Come take a look while we guide you through the historical past, its present repairs and its proprous future!

Booking Via Link Below

Heritage Skills Event for conservation professionals and students to focus on the practicalities of specifying conservation repairs.

06/04/2025

Job Opportunities!!!!

We’re currently offering new opportunities for :

Stonemason’s apprentice- a very unique opportunity to become a multi skilled stonemason. All masonry disciplines are taught over a 3 year apprenticeship.
Starts @ minimum wage, 40hr week. NVQ’s will be offered.

Labourers- tending stonemason’s and working to ensure site safety and cleanliness. The correct candidate will have current CSR card and have own transportation to sites within Co Antrim.

Stonemason/s - We require stonemason’s to join our team, 40hr week. Rates negotiable depending on skill sets. The correct candidate will have a passion for conservation and will have the ability to replicate historical masonry.

Direct message us or send us an email to [email protected]

05/02/2025

One of our latest projects not only is very interesting but is overwhelming how a ‘tale of fortune’ has become devastating to our gorgeous World heritage site.

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17/01/2025

As we Launch into 2025 below are the next available to book classes!

⬇️ Dates and Booking links below ⬇️

Dry stone walling
25th January
22nd February——Fully Booked

https://bookings.therockstonemasonry.co.uk/dry-stone-walling-course/

Random rubble walling
8th March

https://bookings.therockstonemasonry.co.uk/random-rubble-walling-course/

Lime Pointing
8th February
22nd February——Fully Booked

https://bookings.therockstonemasonry.co.uk/lime-pointing-course/

V-Cut Lettering
25th January
8th February
8th March

https://bookings.therockstonemasonry.co.uk/v-cut-letter-carving-course/

⚒️⚒️We can’t wait to meet new faces and further up skill our regulars in 2025!! ⚒️⚒️

28/11/2024

One of our last Classes this year!

Armagh City Townscape Heritage scheme are running a fully funded course on the use of lime in traditional buildings. Taking place on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 December in Armagh, the course will be a mix of theory and practical. 🎓

If you are interested, please email: [email protected] or Tel: 07753 265046

Armagh City Townscape Heritage is funded by ABC Council and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

17/11/2024

Wow!!! What a week we had!!!

From a Maintenance matters workshop In Dromore town hall to having the RSUA Stone conservation students at the castle for an intro on our Conservation methods, and finally National churches trust to end the week on the promotion of Maintenance week!

We had a fantastic time hosting and meeting new faces !

09/11/2024

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We’re thrilled to be involved again with the Fantastic National Churches Trust - Northern Ireland.

Some great demonstrations will take place with the advice and guidance from Sam and Nathan!!

29/10/2024

This is gonna be a great day with National Churches Trust - Northern Ireland ⚒️💪⚒️

29/10/2024

Classes this week consist of stone dressing (fully booked) but still availability on Saturday 2nd of November with our V-cut lettering and lime pointing!!

Booking via our Website or the link below-

https://bookings.therockstonemasonry.co.uk/v-cut-letter-carving-course/

https://bookings.therockstonemasonry.co.uk/lime-pointing-course/

This Lettering Course at Glenarm Castle is for anyone wanting to learn a new skill or start a new hobby, taught by fully qualified Stone Masons.