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Granite Bollards

Granite Bollards

Last year we were able to salvage over fifty hand remarkable granite bollards from a private collection. Do you have a unique driveway entrance that needs a matching set of hand tooled granite bollards?  Come down to our Charlton Stone Yard at 23 Trolley Crossing Road, Charlton, MA 01507. We have thousands of pieces of unique granite to choose from. We offer delivery and can refer you to local contractors for installation.

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Kibbe Brownstone

Kibbe Brownstone

We currently have 20 tons of Kibbe Brownstone in stock in our Charlton, MA location. This stone is being sold exclusively for restoration on projects that have Kibbe Brownstone on it. If you have a job you are working on please contact me for samples and pricing ( stoneofnewengland@gmail.com ) .

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Custom Engravings on Granite

Custom Engravings on Granite

Choose granite for a lifetime of durability. Custom engraving is available . Traditional letters and numbers as well as detailed images and logos. Contact us today if you are interested in hand split granite posts for marking your driveway or property.

Custom Engraving on Granite Post
Custom Engraving on Granite Post
East Brookfield Train Station

East Brookfield Train Station

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We were very fortunate to have been able to carefully salvage the East Brookfield Train Station. The station had sadly burnt down . The station was designed by Henry H. Richardson and stone was quarried from Norcross Bros. properties. Both Kibbe Brownstone and Milford Pink Granite were used on this station.

Reclaimed Granite Curbing

Reclaimed Granite Curbing

Granite Fire Pit
Granite Fire Pit

Reclaimed granite curbing was used for the patio and fire pit. Salvaged bluetone veneer was used to accent the fire pit surround. This material was installed on a properly prepared gravel base and finished with a stabilizing sand to fill the joints.

We have hundreds of square feet of material in a variety of colors. Contact us today for pricing!

    Reclaimed Granite Curbing

Reclaimed Granite Curbing
New England Fieldstone

New England Fieldstone

We have a huge inventory of New England Fieldstone. Our stone is carefully salvaged from local barns, homes and walls that are being demolished.

This project was completed using our New England Flagging and Slab Stock.

Contact us if you are interested in any New England Fieldstone materials.

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Salvaged Granite Stock

Salvaged Granite Stock

This granite is a unique color with square faces and sharp corners. This stone was once quarried for the developing construction of the railroad bridges across New England.

We are sorting the stones by size and doing loose and palletized loads of material. We can custom fabricate the stock finishing it to your specs for any job!

This stone is heavily weathered and we are carefully handling it to your home.

Cobbles and small wall stone are the most prevalent and packaged in 3000lb pallets and 20 ton containers.

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Large patches of moss and lichen cover the stones from decades of weathering and exposure.

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New England Fieldstone Flats

New England Fieldstone Flats

We recently took a load of New England Flat Fieldstone in our Charlton yard. These pallets are gorgeous and great for capping and flagging applications as well as traditional walls.

The supply of this stone is always limited. Contact us today for pricing and availability.

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Granite Hitching Posts

Granite Hitching Posts

Granite Hitching posts are a staple in most traditional New England farms. We have a large inventory and ability to craft or salvage one of a kind stones that will make your job unique from all others.

For more examples of Hitching Posts please follow the link HERE

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Rev Abiel Williams Home in Dudley, MA

Rev Abiel Williams Home in Dudley, MA

A friend of ours recently acquired this historic property in Dudley, MA. Years of neglect will require it to be dismantled . Each piece of wood and stone will be repurposed and brought to our Charlton, MA yard.

Please contact us if you are interested in any of the stone or wood materials from this 1780’s federal style home.

Here is a link to the Preservation Mass flickr portfolio. Great pictures!

Rev. Abiel Williams House, Dudley

East Brookfield Train Station

East Brookfield Train Station

Last winter we salvaged the East Brookfield Train Station. It is a rare example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture and containted Kibbe Brownstone and Milford Pink Granite from the Norcross Quarries.

We have all of the stone in Charlton, MA and can provide sizing for restoration projects.

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Cranston Print Works – Webster, MA

Cranston Print Works – Webster, MA

We were able to salvage hundreds of bluestone and granite window sills from the Cranston Print Works deconstruction project.

This mill property was located in Webster, MA for over 100 years. The bluestone is hand pitched and finished. The granite is a beautiful salmon tone.

Reclaimed Sills in Stock
Reclaimed Sills in Stock
Worcester State Hospital Granite

Worcester State Hospital Granite

We have hundreds of tons of reclaimed granite veneer from the Worcester State Hospital deconstruction project.

Window lintels and sills were carefully salvaged and are stored in Charlton, MA. They would make ideal fireplace surrounds or reused as a lintel or sill. We can custom size any stone for your specific installation.

Reclaimed stone inventory in Charlton, MA
Reclaimed stone inventory in Charlton, MA
WE ACCEPT BITCOINS!

WE ACCEPT BITCOINS!

Stone of New England is happy to announce we now accept Bitcoins. We are the first supply company in New England , possibly the world (we’re checking) to accept Bitcoins as payment. Please contact us today if you would like to purchase reclaimed stone with Bitcoins.

We Accept Bitcoins!!!
We Accept Bitcoins!!!
Stone Circle – Long Island , New York

Stone Circle – Long Island , New York

Granite Wellstone in Center
Omnia Mutantur Nihil Interit – Everything Changes ~ Nothing Perishes

This granite well stone was salvaged in Barre, Ma. It now sits on Long Island, NY. The engraving’s translation is ” everything changes…nothing perishes” .

Located in the center, below the stone, is a hand chisels granite basin to hold water. The reflection is a great compliment to the design.

Cenotaph

Cenotaph

A good friend of mine designed this beautiful landscape. I was fortunate enough to be able to be part.

We supplied four hand split posts, a granite bench, a wellstone, granite stepping stones, granite keystones and a hand carved granite basin.

Many of the stones were engraved as well. There will be plenty of photos to come!

Installation in Bridgehapmton, NY
Installation in Bridgehampton, NY
Reclaimed Granite Step Sets

Reclaimed Granite Step Sets

Reclaimed Granite Step Sets
Reclaimed Granite Step Sets

This great set of granite steps was carefully salvaged over the past week. The overall width is 5’8″, the steps being 48″ wide. Chiseled sides dress the left and right of the steps. We can create one set with six steps or three sets with two each. Contact us today for more info and pricing about salvaged granite steps.

 

 

 

I Buy Old Granite and Stone.

I Buy Old Granite and Stone.

 

Do you or someone you know have a pile of granite or stone worth salvaging? Please contact us today . We are currently looking to expand our inventory of granite and stone. Architectural stone accents, granite landings and granite steps, granite posts and granite lintels, granite foundation stones and granite millstones or wellstones. We can buy your granite today and carefully remove the material with our equipment. If you have granite curbing or granite cobblestones we accept bulk deliveries in our Charlton yard. No order of granite is to small.

The Stone Turtle?

The Stone Turtle?

Stone Turtle Effigey
Stone Turtle Effigey

This treasure was unearthed while hiking. Is it a butterfly or a turtle? Either way it appears to be similar to other effigies in New England. I like to envision Big Panther reflecting on his ancestors while visiting the Colonel. Other standing stones and boulders mark the landscape.

 

 

Lelandville – Charlton, Ma

Lelandville – Charlton, Ma

This is a great example of a colonial factory and mill. The foundation is still intact although heavily deteriorated in sections. It is along the beginning of the Little River between Charlton Reservoir and Pier Point in Dudley, Ma. There is quite alot of history to this area including old and forgotten quarries.

The photos below show a locally quarried granite. The material was split within 1/2 mile of the property. Millstones and other unique elements adorn adjacent properties. Our inventory includes large blocks of stone that would install very similarly. Please contact us today if you are interested in having authentic looking stone for your landscape or masonry project.

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Colonels Mountain

Colonels Mountain

This is my favorite place to spend any extra time. Natives lived within the hills and treated the land with love and respect. These woods have held on to their spirit. It’s something in the air here.

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Hand Split Granite Posts

Hand Split Granite Posts

Hand Split Granite Posts
Hand Split Granite Posts

This stone was hand split using traditional methods and techniques. We installed a stock iron ring for the client. We would be happy to install and bracket or fixture to our granite posts to customize the installation.
Please contact us today if you are interested in a reclaimed granite post.

 

Granite Boundary Markers

Granite Boundary Markers

These stones were broken window sills salvaged from a mill in Auburn , MA. This project took place five years ago. These stones are being repurposed and being installed as boundary markers on a clients property. The stones will mark the corners and outline the bounds.
Our inventory is large and consists of thousands of pieces of granite. Let our experience and understanding of stone help you in finding the perfect solution for your landscape application.

Lichen Covered New England Fieldstone

Lichen Covered New England Fieldstone

This one of a kind boulder was sorted out of the woods in Connecticut. It has beautiful weathering. The lichen has taken over most of the rock. This would be ideal in a darker shady spot of your landscape. Contact us today if you are interested in Weathered New England Fieldstone Boulders.

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Oversized Stone Slabs

Oversized Stone Slabs

Oversized Stone Slabs

We have these two beautiful stone slabs in the yard. Each cover atleast 32 square feet. They have a great natural roll and pitch to them and would be ideal to use with water features.

 

Granite and Natural Stone Benches

Granite and Natural Stone Benches

There’s nothing better than getting creative with stone. We love coming up with one of a kind ideas that will truly separate your design from the rest. Our extensive inventory of granite and natural stone allows us to create any style or size bench you might have in mind. Email us today at stoneofnewengland@gmail.com

 

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Weathered Fieldstone Steppers

Weathered Fieldstone Steppers

Weathered Fieldstone Slabs

 

We have over one hundred tons of natural New England Fieldstone steppers and slabs. These stones were removed from an 1806 home built in Millbury, Ma. We can load dumpsters or make pallets are needed. Contact us today for the finest in reclaimed and salvaged stone.

Reclaimed Granite Curbing

Reclaimed Granite Curbing

We have thousands of feet of reclaimed granite curbing available. Contact us today if you are interested in any size order. We also hand split smaller edging for garden applications. Make sure to ask about smaller sizes that are easy to handle. We can provide cost effective solutions for delivery as well.

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The Unique Colors of Granite

The Unique Colors of Granite

The colors of stone are endless. We want to do our best to provide you with as many options as possible. Our stones are always sorted for their color and textures. Contact us today if you have a specific color granite or stone you need for any landscape or masonry project.

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Oversized Granite Slabs

Oversized Granite Slabs

We were fortunate to salvage these oversized granite slabs. They sat along front a barn built in 1794. Most of these stones are 3’x5′ or bigger. We have a few left in stock. Contact us today if you are interested in authentic weathered granite from the New England countryside. We have the most diverse and unique inventory in the area. Our network covers the entire Northeast and ability to find unique stones one of our strongest points.

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Hand Split Granite Wedge Cap

Hand Split Granite Wedge Cap

Hand Split to Size

This stone required being split to specific measurements. The left side of the stone is 2″ thick while the right is 4″. This required more patience and extra attention to detail.

The granite cap is being installed at the Dickinson house in Amherst, Ma.

We look forward to sharing more historical restoration projects with you in the future.

 

New England Fieldstone

New England Fieldstone

We have hundreds of tons of Reclaimed New England Fieldstone. Our inventory was carefully salvaged from a nineteenth century estate in Millbury, Ma.

We are currently sorting stones and loading dumpsters, pallets and trucks. Contact is today if you are interested in any shape or size of New England Fieldstone including boulders, garden path stones, thin wallstone, New England Fieldstone Veneer or any other type of New England Fieldstone products.

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Granite Hitching Posts

Granite Hitching Posts

Granite Hitching Post
Granite Hitching Post

We recently created four matching hitching posts for a customer. These stones measured 48″ long and were roughly 6″ square. We installed the hitching rings as well. We have the inventory to create any amount of granite posts. We us traditional splitting techniques to insure that every stone looks like it has been there for years. Contact us today if you are interested in granite posts of any sort.

 

 

 

 

 

Granite Post Inventory

Granite Post Inventory

We have been working hard to set up a client friendly yard. This includes sorting and organizing each and every stone. Our post display has proven to be a great success. With 8 posts sold in the first week I am sure it will be keeping us busy.

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Late Season Sales!

Late Season Sales!

Hello everyone! I am happy…and sad, to say that we’ve found a home for these two beautiful pieces of granite. They have been in our inventory for almost three years. I have passed up many offers knowing one day both posts would be used side by side and not split up. I will be sure to have  pictures of the installation when it is complete.

 

Granite Posts

Granite Posts

Our inventory of posts is continually growing. We have posts from 3′ tall all the way up to 12′ tall.  These posts make great statements at the end of the driveway or alongside a stone wall. Do you have a New England fieldstone wall that needs a granite posts? How about a secondary driveway with two hitching posts and a chain? Contact me today to get pricing. Jay @ 508.248.4044

Used Cobblestones IN STOCK

Used Cobblestones IN STOCK

We have got thousands of used cobbles from the streets of Boston.

These stones are packaged with assorted sizes for an authentic New England look.

Our reclaimed and salvaged stone cobbles are a great way to introduce a piece of history into your landscape.

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Millyard Granite Steps

Millyard Granite Steps

Here is a perfect example of a reclaimed granite step.

This is a great example of Green-Stone. Stay tuned for more info on Green-Stone sold exclusively by Stone of New England.

Spencer Bank Stock Steps

Spencer Bank Stock Steps

These steps were salvaged from an old bank in Spencer.

They measure 108″ long x 16″ wide x 7″ tall. They were hand tooled and split over one hundred years ago.

Millyard Granite Steps

Millyard Granite Steps

Here are three of six matching steps reclaimed from the Worcester Mill.

They have been hand tooled and show great markings on the face and risers.

Three Reclaimed Granite Steps 60" Wide
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Millyard Granite Steps

Millyard Granite Steps

The faces of these two steps measure 8.5″ and 10″. The thicker of the two would be used for the base step while the second step would stack on top.

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Top view of Two Steps
Millyard Granite Steps

Millyard Granite Steps

Here are steps sorted for a customer in Vermont. The large step is 80″x24″ and the two smaller steps are 48″x18″.

48"x18" Millyard Granite Steps
80"x24" Millyard Granite Step
Millyard Granite - Blue/Grey/White
Wellstones and More…

Wellstones and More…

65" Wellstone

When it comes to unusual stones that are hard to find Stone of New England is at the top of their game. Our inventory has grown over the winter including a Worcester Mill in which stair sets, keystones and lintels were carefully salvaged. We’ve collected small remnants of the foundation and made 3000lb pallets great for landscape or masonry applications. Contact us today for more info.

Outdoor Granite Furniture

Outdoor Granite Furniture

Outdoor Granite Table

Let us design a unique outdoor furniture set using our large inventory of reclaimed granite. Our stone is carefully salvaged from buildings built over one hundred years ago. Bring a piece of history into your landscape.

Granite Step Sets

Granite Step Sets

Granite provides a surface able to withstand even the harshest winters.

We have stock from 3′-10′ wide.

Come by our yard to see the hundreds of steps we have.

Reclaimed Granite Step Set

Granite Watering Trough

Granite Watering Trough

Authentic or reproduced granite watering troughs are available in lengths from three foot all the way up to eight foot in length.

Contact us today for pricing and availability.

Granite Watering Trough
Authentic Granite Watering Trough c.1825