Killoran Slate & Tiles

Old CLAY Ridge Tiles

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Killoran Slate have an extensive stocks of old ridge tiles in a wide variety of shapes and sizes to suit old roofs.

PAR = Plain Angle ridge.     CAR = Capped Angle ridge.    RT = Roll Top.

The majority of old ridges used on Irish roofs were Plain Angle ridge tiles in STAFFORDSHIRE BLUE clay. The majority were only two angles 90 degrees and 105 degrees.
It is generally accepted that the best clay for making building materials comes from the Staffordshire to Hull region of England. Not only pottery and ceramics but also bricks for walls and clay roof tiles and clay ridge tiles for pitched roofs.
There is a wide variety of ridge tiles available as can be seen from the following photographs, .

Please note:- Any shape or size of ridge tile can be hand-made to special order for conservation and restoration projects
at the SANDTOFT Clay Tile Factory in Hull, www.sandtoft.co.uk
A full range of ornamental FINIALS is also available.

3 Hole Crested TERRACOTTA clay ridge tile. 18" long  » Click to zoom ->

3 Hole Crested TERRACOTTA clay ridge tile. 18" long (ID: 124)

Birdsmouth 12" long terracotta clay ridge tile  » Click to zoom ->

Birdsmouth 12" long terracotta clay ridge tile (ID: 132)

2 hole crested Staffordshire Blue clay ridge tile  » Click to zoom ->

2 hole crested Staffordshire Blue clay ridge tile (ID: 133)

 
Available to special order 12" long. 
We can copy any design of old ridge tile. Approximately 12 to 14 weeks lead time.  » Click to zoom ->

Available to special order 12" long. We can copy any design of old ridge tile. Approximately 12 to 14 weeks lead time. (ID: 134)

Club Crested Red Clay 12" long ridge tile  » Click to zoom ->

Club Crested Red Clay 12" long ridge tile (ID: 141)

Old Staffordshire Blue ridge Special from CHURCH Roof 18" long & 8" legs. 10 in stock. 75 degree angle ( roof pitch 55 degrees )  » Click to zoom ->

Old Staffordshire Blue ridge Special from CHURCH Roof 18" long & 8" legs. 10 in stock. 75 degree angle ( roof pitch 55 degrees ) (ID: 135)

 
75 Degree Crested - Terracotta Red Clay ridge 18" long  » Click to zoom ->

75 Degree Crested - Terracotta Red Clay ridge 18" long (ID: 136)

Crested 2 Hole 12" long  » Click to zoom ->

Crested 2 Hole 12" long (ID: 143)

Old Staffordshire Blue ridge
3 hole crested ridge tile
18" long  » Click to zoom ->

Old Staffordshire Blue ridge 3 hole crested ridge tile 18" long (ID: 168)

 
18" long Birdsmouth Terracotta ridge tile  » Click to zoom ->

18" long Birdsmouth Terracotta ridge tile (ID: 137)

Cockscomb Black - 12" long clay ridge tile  » Click to zoom ->

Cockscomb Black - 12" long clay ridge tile (ID: 151)

3 Hole Crested RED 12" long ridge tile  » Click to zoom ->

3 Hole Crested RED 12" long ridge tile (ID: 149)

 
90 Red clay ridge tile  » Click to zoom ->

90 Red clay ridge tile (ID: 125)

Red Granny Bonnet Hips to suit Clay Plain Tiles 265mm x 165mm  » Click to zoom ->

Red Granny Bonnet Hips to suit Clay Plain Tiles 265mm x 165mm (ID: 152)

Vented Ridge tile
 Red Clay to suit Terracotta plain angle ridges  » Click to zoom ->

Vented Ridge tile Red Clay to suit Terracotta plain angle ridges (ID: 170)

 
Old Staffordshire Blue Capped Angle Ridge tile - Perfect  » Click to zoom ->

Old Staffordshire Blue Capped Angle Ridge tile - Perfect (ID: 163)

Old Staffordshire Blue ridge tile Capped Angle 18" long  » Click to zoom ->

Old Staffordshire Blue ridge tile Capped Angle 18" long (ID: 126)

Red Sandstone roofing Ridge tile -
Also available in Grey Sandstone  » Click to zoom ->

Red Sandstone roofing Ridge tile - Also available in Grey Sandstone (ID: 160)

 
3 part Blue Bangor slate ridge tiles - Antique version  » Click to zoom ->

3 part Blue Bangor slate ridge tiles - Antique version (ID: 154)

Bangor slate Ridges 3 Part  » Click to zoom ->

Bangor slate Ridges 3 Part (ID: 140)

Old 2 Part Valentia KERRY slate ridge  » Click to zoom ->

Old 2 Part Valentia KERRY slate ridge (ID: 155)

 
Silverdale Third round Brindle Red Ridge tile 12" long  » Click to zoom ->

Silverdale Third round Brindle Red Ridge tile 12" long (ID: 162)

Black Glazed Clay Plain Angle Ridge tile  » Click to zoom ->

Black Glazed Clay Plain Angle Ridge tile (ID: 138)

Glazed 90 degree roofing ridge tiles. Stamped by manufacturer Brown Bridgewater, Somerset UK  » Click to zoom ->

Glazed 90 degree roofing ridge tiles. Stamped by manufacturer Brown Bridgewater, Somerset UK (ID: 146)

 
Concrete Ridge tile
1950 Period  » Click to zoom ->

Concrete Ridge tile 1950 Period (ID: 142)

Genuine old Staffordshire Blue ridge  with Manufacturers BRANDING ( 30 )  » Click to zoom ->

Genuine old Staffordshire Blue ridge with Manufacturers BRANDING ( 30 ) (ID: 130)

Very Old Staffordshire blue ridge tile.  ( Colour gone Pink ) ( 31 )  » Click to zoom ->

Very Old Staffordshire blue ridge tile. ( Colour gone Pink ) ( 31 ) (ID: 148)

 
Dry-fix Double Ogee ridge tile red terracotta  » Click to zoom ->

Dry-fix Double Ogee ridge tile red terracotta (ID: 144)

Secondhand  Staffordshire  Blue ridge tiles  » Click to zoom ->

Secondhand Staffordshire Blue ridge tiles (ID: 161)

various Roll Top Ridge tiles  » Click to zoom ->

various Roll Top Ridge tiles (ID: 158)

 
Staffordshire blue ridge tile. Very Old  manufacturers Stamp  » Click to zoom ->

Staffordshire blue ridge tile. Very Old manufacturers Stamp (ID: 167)

Terracotta Roll Top Ridges Reclaimed  » Click to zoom ->

Terracotta Roll Top Ridges Reclaimed (ID: 159)

Roll Top ridge tile
 - STOP Ends  » Click to zoom ->

Roll Top ridge tile - STOP Ends (ID: 156)

 
Old Roll Top Red ridge tile
12 inch  » Click to zoom ->

Old Roll Top Red ridge tile 12 inch (ID: 157)

Old Red Roll Top ridge tile. Terracotta colour  » Click to zoom ->

Old Red Roll Top ridge tile. Terracotta colour (ID: 153)

75 Degree Roll Top Old Staffordshire Blue ridge tile 18" long  » Click to zoom ->

75 Degree Roll Top Old Staffordshire Blue ridge tile 18" long (ID: 128)

 
Reclaimed 24 Inch Large Roll Top ridge tile.
Old Staffordshire Blue  » Click to zoom ->

Reclaimed 24 Inch Large Roll Top ridge tile. Old Staffordshire Blue (ID: 150)

Steetley Red Slotted Roll Top Ridge tile [ various inserts ]  » Click to zoom ->

Steetley Red Slotted Roll Top Ridge tile [ various inserts ] (ID: 169)

90 Degree Roll Top Old Staffordshire Blue ridge tile 18" long  » Click to zoom ->

90 Degree Roll Top Old Staffordshire Blue ridge tile 18" long (ID: 129)

 
Old Staffordshire Blue large Roll Top ridge tile  Stamped by Manufacturer ADAMTINE Staffordshire UK. 24" long  » Click to zoom ->

Old Staffordshire Blue large Roll Top ridge tile Stamped by Manufacturer ADAMTINE Staffordshire UK. 24" long (ID: 164)

Old Staffordshire Blue Roll Top ridge tile
Stamped by Manufacturer W HANCOCK Flintshire UK  » Click to zoom ->

Old Staffordshire Blue Roll Top ridge tile Stamped by Manufacturer W HANCOCK Flintshire UK (ID: 165)

Davidson FLINTSHIRE Old Staffordshire Blue Ridge tile  » Click to zoom ->

Davidson FLINTSHIRE Old Staffordshire Blue Ridge tile (ID: 131)

 
Stamped ridge tile  » Click to zoom ->

Stamped ridge tile (ID: 166)

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