The future of has been secured after a new supply of stone was found for future repairs and conservation work. The cathedral, which was previously had a supply of limestone from a quarry on Riseholme Road in

The quarry, just over a mile from the cathedral, was purchased in 1871 by the church and was in operation until 2021 when the suitable beds of stone were exhausted. Since then, work has been led by geologist Dr Mike Ashton to locate a suitable supply of new stone that meets the exact standards required for use at the cathedral.

Extensive testing of stone from Daniel Charles’ Dunston Quarry has identified a bed of the correct depth and quality. Dan Ingall, managing director of Daniel Charles explained that Lincoln limestone is an oolitic limestone formed around 165,000,000 years ago.

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