ABOUT

Josh founded Atum with the goal of delivering the highest quality craftsmanship and stonemasonry services in Somerset, Wiltshire, the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, and surrounding areas. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every project we undertake, From hisotric restoration to Drystone walling.

We are delighted to collaborate with your tradesmen to help you create your dream project. Additionally, we have several trusted companies that we are happy to recommend, ensuring a seamless and efficient process from start to finish.

At Atum, we are committed to ensuring your complete satisfaction and will always go the extra mile for you. Our team takes pride in their work, paying close attention to detail and delivering exceptional results that stand the test of time.

Continuously striving to improve and adapt our services, we aim to grow with our clients to ensure you receive the finish you and your home deserve. Whether it's restoring a historic structure or crafting a new architectural feature, we bring passion and expertise to every job.

We will listen and work with you to bring your vision to life, providing personalized solutions that meet your unique needs and preferences.

Where Atum Came From

Atum was one of the main and oldest gods in ancient Egypt, known as a creator and sun god alongside Re, Horakhty, and Khepri. His name, derived from the verb "tem," means either "the accomplished one" or "the one who did not come to being yet." He is frequently mentioned in the Pyramid Texts, providing extensive information about his mythological roles and characteristics.

Atum was the primeval deity of Heliopolis, with his cult rising to importance as early as the Old Kingdom. He is known as the "self-engendered one," who arose at the beginning of time and created the first gods.

Atum was not only the creator but also the original creation itself, represented by the sacred ben-ben stone. The ben-ben stone symbolized the primeval mound that emerged from the waters of creation, worshipped at Heliopolis from the earliest dynasties. This stone, also known as a pyramidion, is the top stone of a pyramid and is related to the obelisk.