Black CWGC stone Spr R Hicks132344

[perce620]

Hi Pals

Whilst visiting Fowey cemetry found the grave of sapper R Hicks 131344-its the first War Grave i've seen in any colour other than white-its black slate why? lack of stone at the time or is there any significance-any answers or info on Spr Hicks gratefullyaccepted

Cheers

Perce

[Terry Denham]

Perce

Many different types of stone are used for CWGC headstones - often sourced locally.

Everyone gets used to the familiar Portland Stone but there are many other different types of whitish stone used - Hopton Wood and Boticcino Limestone to name only two. You will also find red, yellowish brown and green headstones.

In the UK and some colder countries you will often find a black granite being used and a black slate is often used in the UK as well (this is possibly what you saw as it is frequently seen in Wales and the West Country).

There are several threads and some pics of the different types on the Forum. I'll see if I can track them down.

http://1914-1918.org/forum/index.php?showt...&hl=hopton+wood

amongst others

[perce620]

Thanks very much for the help Terry

Perce