Gravestones, Memorials, Commemorative Plaques, Opening Plaques and Heraldry hand carved in stone

Combining local materials with the finest craftsmanship and an enthusiasm for the preservation of British churchyards, Fergus Wessel’s Oxfordshire workshop embraces the creation of hand carved gravestones, cremation memorials, commemorative plaques, opening plaques and heraldry in stone.

“Each memorial is entirely handmade. The same amount of meticulous care and attention to detail is given to all headstones, cremation stones and all other contemporary and traditional memorials. I have clients from all over the UK, from London to Scotland; most visit in person, but when this is not possible, we can work using email or post. This is our chance to get it right.”

Slate opening plaque

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  • Holywell Music Room Stone Carving

    30th September 2009

    Holywell Music Room Stone Carving

    In December last year we were asked to submit a stone carving design for the stone plaque above the proposed new doorway of the Holywell Music Room in Oxford. The Holywell Music Room is one of the oldest purposely designed music halls in Europe. It was designed by Thomas Camplin, and opened in July 1748. George Frideric Handel performed here.

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