Down in the pit, gulls float on turquoise water beneath tiers of cut slate and old blasted areas colonised with scrub. Up on the rim of this 425ft deep quarry, overlooked by four tall wind turbines, ...

When it comes to making a statement, a unique stone slab is a timeless choice. Today’s designers and DIY’ers are going beyond the kitchen countertop to incorporate stone slabs into unexpected places.

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A slab of stone, engraved with intricate lines and motifs dating to the Bronze Age, has been revealed to be Europe’s oldest map, researchers say. Using high-resolution 3D surveys and photogrammetry, ...