David Goodacre : Stonemason

Based in Derbyshire, England, I am an "artisan" in stone with several areas

of specialisation. My background (after a Fine Art degree) is of work as a
carver mason for a variety of heritage conservation projects. These include
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens, Jenners Building Edinburgh and Highcliffe
Castle Dorset. I also had several years’ employment as a lettercutter in the
headstone trade.

Since 2003 I have worked as a self-employed stonecarver and lettercutter.

Most of my work is traditional handcut inscriptions and decorative carving for
headstones, public and private spaces. I am able to produce lettering work
to private individual's requirements (e.g. for house signs, verses and
quotations to be placed in gardens and the landscape) also larger pieces for
business and civic signage. If necessary I can carve on-site into stonework
on a building or placed outdoors.

Another specialisation is detailed artwork permanently engraved onto polished

granite, both for the headstone trade and for domestic and commercial display.

I also occasionally attend medieval re-enactment and craft fairs to demonstrate

traditional carving of stone.

Contact:
• Tel. 01629 820 223 or
• Tel. 0793 234 9676

PHOTOGRAPHS MY WORK:
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I believe that I am a stonemason who is able to read or listen to the rock that I work with. I can look at a
block of raw stone and visualise how I need to develop and work on it, with an eye to seek out weak
points and cracks which might damage the finished work. This skill has been achieved through years of
experience. I am happy working with a wide range of stone, from hard granite to soft limestone. Please
telephone me to discuss your requirements.

If you have a commission you are thinking about or a piece of of stone work in mind you would like me to
design and create for you, please phone me:

• Tel. 01629 820 223 or

• Tel. 0793 234 9676