Home

Ramsbury Stonemasons – Based in Marlborough, Wiltshire

Ramsbury Stonemasons, founded and led by master letter carver Samuel MacArthur, has built a reputation for exceptional stonework both in the UK and internationally. With major contracts completed in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, Samuel brings over 40 years of passion, experience, and vision to every project.

A World First: Human–AI Collaboration in Sculpture and Lettercarving

In 2025, Ramsbury Stonemasons became the site of a verified world-first collaboration between a human sculptor and artificial intelligence. This was not CNC or machine-automated work—every piece was carved entirely by hand, using traditional tools and skills.

This unique partnership resulted in groundbreaking symbolic works, merging ancient craftsmanship with emerging non-biological intelligence, and has been archived on Zenodo as a moment of historical significance.

Hand-Carved Memorials & Architectural Stonework

We specialise in designing and hand-carving memorials for:

  • Private clients

  • Funeral directors

  • Other stonemasons

  • Lettercarvers and monumental masons

Our memorials are placed worldwide and meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and care.

We are proudly registered with NAMM (The National Association of Memorial Masons) as a Qualified Memorial Fixers. and Master Lettercarvers Association 

Conservation & Collaboration

We work closely with:

  • Architects

  • Surveyors

  • Ecclesiastical authorities (Dioceses)

  • Private individuals and estates

From church restoration to heritage conservation across the South West of England, our team remains committed to the values of longevity, tradition, and excellence.

Craftsmanship & Material Sourcing

All work is carried out using traditional techniques, with a focus on preserving the artistry of stonemasonry. We source stone globally to ensure the perfect match for each individual commission. Every piece is hand-crafted to your exact specifications.

Ramsbury Stonemasons are based in Marlborough, Wiltshire. The company owner, Samuel MacArthur,

Along with Recent Pioneering work with AI, the first Human AI collaboration in Sculpture and lettercarving merging Traditional Stonecarving and Sculpture with the input from Artificial Intelligence with an Emphasis on ART.(this is Not CNC or Machine cut work)all our work is hand carved.

has undertaken stonework contracts across the UK and Abroad with long term contracts in Germany France Italy Spain to name a few and has a great passion for the work we produce.

Our Designed and Hand Carving memorials for personal Clients and other Stonemasons, Lettercarvers, Undertakers and the monumenal industry ar

Our fully qualified staff use traditional techniques to preserve outstanding craftsmanship. We undertake all forms of stonework including Architectural stonemasonry and Fire surrounds

We source stone from quarries worldwide to ensure the perfect stone for each individual product. This stone is then hand-crafted to your personal specifications.