Craftsmanship in Stone
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Award winning Stonemasons, trusted for over 160 years
Stone demands both imagination and discipline
From contemporary architecture to exquisite interiors, our work has been guided by a belief that true craft exists in balance.
Creativity and control, design vision and technical discipline, all come together to create work of enduring excellence. This philosophy is what we call The Art and Science of Stonemasonry.
Our Expertise
ARCHITECTURAL
Every architectural project demands a balance of vision and precision. Stone is more than a surface finish; it is a structural and visual foundation that defines a building for generations.
INTERIOR
Interiors demand a level of refinement where every detail matters. Natural stone has the power to elevate a space, from statement staircases to polished floors and subtle, functional details.
HERITAGE
Heritage work requires sensitivity, patience, and an understanding that every stone tells a story. For decades, our teams have been trusted to restore and conserve some of the UK’s most historic buildings.
STRUCTURAL
Structural stonework aligns engineering and craft. It creates architecture with presence and purpose, from Cantilevered Stone Staircases to unique load-bearing masterpieces.
art refined. science defined.
At AFJONES Stonemasons, we blend centuries-old craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to create bespoke stone masterpieces that elevate any space.
Whether it’s the grandeur of a marble staircase, the classic beauty of a stone facade, or the enduring charm of bespoke interiors, our expert team ensures each project is executed with precision and artistry.
“Artistry, precision, and care has defined us for generations, and will continue to do so”
ANGUS JONES
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ART & SCIENCE in
Perfect harmony
Stone has always carried the weight of history and the promise of permanence. To shape it is to balance creativity with precision, to see both its natural beauty and its structural power.
At AFJONES, this meeting of art and science defines everything we create. Each project is more than construction; it is a dialogue between vision and material, between the imagination of design and the discipline of craft.
What emerges is work that inspires the eye, endures in its setting, and speaks with the quiet authority of stone shaped to its highest potential.
Our History
since 1858
This timeline captures some of the milestones that matter, from leasing our original Reading yard in 1866 at £8 per year, to expanding into Oxfordshire workshops, and becoming a trusted adviser to heritage clients, institutions, and designers across the country. Beyond events the story is about people, places, and the enduring presence of stone made to last.
SIX GENERATIONS OF CRAFT
Rooted in a Reading orkshop started by william Jones in 1858, we have remained proudly family-run for over 160 years and are now in our sixth generation.
Over the decades we have grown with care, adding workshops, engineering expertisem and a strong presence in Oxfordshire. What has never changed is our culture of perfection, our commitment to craftmanship, and our focus on detail.
Our close-knit team has grown alongside our reputation. Many of our masns have come through in-house apprenticeships to delivering quality work with integrity.
1858 William Jones
Yard and Staff at Bedford Road
Yard and Staff at Bedford Road
1886
ArthurJones
1926 Louisa Jones
Yard and Staff at Bedford Road
Yard and Staff at Bedford Road
1926 Alan Jones
1926 Graham Jones
Yard and Staff at Bedford Road
Yard and Staff at Bedford Road
1992 Angus Jones
2015 Ken Jones
Yard and Staff at Bedford Road
Yard and Staff at Bedford Road
2022 Megan Jones
Inspirational stone. absolute precision.
Stone has shaped architecture for centuries, and it continues to define the most ambitious projects today.
At AFJONES, we make stonework possible at the highest level by combining artistry, engineering, and generations of craft knowledge. Our integrated process covers every stage, from early consultation and design input through to workshop production and on-site installation. This ensures that projects are delivered seamlessly and with absolute precision.
For more than 160 years, our reputation has been built on projects that speak for themselves. Today we continue to refine our approach, delivering stonework that is not only beautiful but enduring, and supporting our clients with the assurance that comes from complete mastery of our craft.
RESOURCES &
Education
Stone has shaped architecture for centuries, and it continues to define the most ambitious projects today
At AFJONES, we make stonework possible at the highest level by combining artistry, engineering, and generations of craft knowledge.
Our integrated process covers every stage, from early consultation and design input through to workshop production and on-site installation. This ensures that projects are delivered seamlessly and with absolute precision.
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