ashlar

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The syncopation of transparent and opaque windows, alternating with ashlar panels, can suggest the patterns of kente cloth.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2022

When he began with Bambridge, it took him three days to make an ashlar.

From Time Magazine Archive

This latter is of Perpendicular date, very plain, but of excellent ashlar work; it has a clock and six bells. 

From A History of Horncastle from the earliest period to the present time by Walter, James Conway

A. In general the walls are faced on each side with a thin shell of ashlar or cut stone, whilst the intervening space, which is sometimes considerable, is filled with grouted rubble.

From The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture, Elucidated by Question and Answer, 4th ed. by Bloxam, Matthew Holbeche

"You certainly made a first class job of ashlar work," remarked John.

From The Wonder Island Boys: Treasures of the Island by Finlay, Roger Thompson