The project comprised an extensive two and a half year programme of surveying, stone sampling and analysis which was used to produce an interactive, database of listed buildings, monuments and stone quarries 'The Natural Stone Database' and 'Guidance Notes' for the Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland The Natural Stone Database Project is a first step in addressing some of the lack of information for stone conservation in Northern Ireland This project provides some practical information for Northern Ireland to the custodians of our heritage and those that work to restore and conserve them