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ragstone

(ˈræɡˌstəʊn)

(Geological Science) a hard sandstone or limestone, esp when used for building. Also called: rag or ragg

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I had been in architecture college in London with James many years ago and he contacted us over the project," Niall explained how the house used local building crafts and traditions including hand-made peg clay tiles, locally quarried ragstone and coppiced chestnut cladding.

Award-winning country house designed INWALES

I love goats' cheese, so something like Ragstone or Dorset Goat.

Interview: Jeremy Bowen

Dunlop is the son of former British champion trainer John Dunlop, who trained Ragstone to win the Gold Cup back in 1974.

Trip To Paris strikes gold at Royal Ascot

Dunlop, whose father John won the Gold Cup with Ragstone 41 years ago in 1974, said: "It's a helluva story and credit must go to the owners.

LEE'S GOLDEN TRIP FROM AINTREE TO ASCOT; 2004 Grand National hero completes unique double in the Gold Cup

The victory for Newmarket handler Dunlop, who part-owns the horse, saw him follow in the footsteps of his father, John, who saddled Ragstone to victory in the 1974 renewal.

Perfect ride as Lee makes history

Dunlop, whose father John won the race with Ragstone in 1974, smiled: "The owners bullied me into supplementing and it came off.

POWER TRIP; In association with DAVID YATES ON DAY THREE National winner Lee surges to Gold Cup glory

6 km from gutter ragstone landscaped and 12 reinforced concrete box culverts installed

Creation and rehabilitation of access track to operationalize the central Ambodiriana contributing to the fight against climate change

The first was the decision by the UK's Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government that 32 ha--the area of about 16 football pitches--of ancient woodland will be destroyed to allow the extension of an existing ragstone quarry.

Equity, ethics and evidence in environmental governance

Odds-on backers had their fingers burnt when Kent Ragstone was narrowly denied at Lingfield on his latest start, but he can reward those who keep the faith in the Nicholsons of Stalham JCB Dealers Handicap.

No doubt over Thomas

The Mull cheddar was served at room temperature (makes such a difference) and the Ragstone (a very strong goats cheese) was amazing.

Five-star fare worth the price; Impressive surroundings matched by the superior quality of the food

There is the wonderful sesame studded foie gras terrine with the pigeon carpaccio; the "chilled tomato essence" accompanying the crab is outlandishly pure; the Ragstone goat's cheese mousse, which I didn't used to favour, has been tweaked by Holland; softened, it is less acidic and considerably better for it.

Getting ahead in the kitchen; You could never accuse Ludlow culinary maestro Will Holland of being a 'country bumpkin' chef, says Richard McComb

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