Gawd this takes me back.
I seem to recall the council at least starting the lift using a big thick
plank to place a couple of jack things on which went to blades pushed under
the stone, then it was kind of tilted up until some kind of clamp could be
attached and a winch on the back of a tractor hoisted it almost vertically.
It looked bloody dangerous to me at the time.


I often wonder how councils cope when they need to dig up these wonderful
looking town squares made from Genuine Chinese York Stone faced paving
slabs.
Brian

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I need to lift a huge yorkstone flag, approx 4ft by 4 ft by 4 inch
thick, by about 2 inches, & rebed on mortar etc as
necessary.

I can dig under the front edge if necessary, the sides are flower
beds so digging is limited & the rear edge is tight against the
house.

Any suggestions on how to approach?

TIA
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