The Elizabethan brick is defined by its heavily textured surface, created through a traditional wet sand handmaking process that produces deeper creasing and a more pronounced, tactile finish.
*Example image above demonstrates an Elizabethan blend.
Formed from natural brick earth, it develops a wide tonal range during firing, moving from lighter orange hues through to richer plum reds. This natural variation gives each brick a distinctive appearance, with subtle differences in tone and texture across every batch.
With its bold surface character and broad colour spectrum, the Elizabethan brick offers a strong visual presence, making it particularly effective where depth, variation, and material detail are key design considerations.
Images are for guidance only. Natural variation will occur.
Product Specification
Pack quantities may vary for bespoke sizes.
All packs are shrink wrapped and supplied on non returnable wooden pallets.
Manufactured in accordance with BS EN 772-1: 2011.
| Brick Type | Elizabethan |
| Dimensional Tolerance | T1 |
| Dimensional Range | R1 |
| Durability against Freeze/thaw | F2 |
| Active Soluble Salt Content | S2 |
| Typical Compressive Strength | 20n/mm² |
| Typical Water Absorption | 21% |
| Dimensions | Bricks Per Pack | Average Pack Weight |
| 215 x 102.5 x 65 mm | 516 | 1100kg |
| 225 x 107.5 x 67 mm | 516 | 1300kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Elizabethan brick?
An Elizabethan brick is a heavily textured handmade brick produced using a wet sand moulding method, resulting in deeper creasing and a more pronounced surface finish than standard handmade bricks.
What colour is an Elizabethan brick?
The Elizabethan brick offers a natural range of tones, from light oranges through to deeper plum reds, depending on firing conditions and clay composition.
Is the Elizabethan brick suitable for heritage projects?
Yes. Its texture and tonal variation make it particularly well suited to conservation and restoration work where authentic character is required.
Can the Elizabethan brick be used for new builds?
Yes. It is frequently specified in high-quality new developments to introduce texture, variation, and a traditional aesthetic.