Source of stone for stonemason in Rydal

[freddie999]

Can anyone tell me what stone would be available to a stonemason, living and working in Rydal, from the surrounding hills, or is there a local quarry?

If there is some available what type of stone would it be?

Thanks

Craig

[Jan1954]

Hello Craig,

It looks like it could have been slate (http://www.mine-explorer.co.uk/mines/rydal-cave_1104/rydal-cave.asp) if this is the place we are talking about :)