Stone temperature and moisture variability under temperate environmental conditions: Implications for sandstone weathering

These data illustrate the complexity of temperature and moisture conditions in sandstone exposed to the 'moderate' conditions of a temperate maritime environment. They highlight differences in thermal and moisture cycling between near-surface (5-10 mm) and deeper regions within the stone and contribute towards a better understanding of the development of structural and mineralogical heterogeneity between the stone surface and substrate.