It is good to see that the ancient trade of stone masonery is still going strong at Abingdon Stone & Marble Limited, on Ock Street. They were established in 1846.

One of the greatest workers in stone during medieaval times was the renowned Alexander of Abingdon – a sculptor and maker of memorials. It is likely that he worked extensively at Abingdon Abbey on memorials.

Abingdon Stone and Marble get involved in repairs and restorations of ancient monuments. They restored the statue of Queen Victoria back to her former glory and have worked on many a medieaval archway in Abingdon over the years.

Many of us might not think of using their services until looking for a final resting place…