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stonework

[stohn-wurk] / ˈstoʊnˌwɜrk /
NOUN
masonry
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The A76 in Sanquhar shut on Monday for six weeks to allow work to go ahead on the stonework on the Tolbooth Museum.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

It said it recognised the concerns of traders and understood the importance of the A76 but the work to the Tolbooth was essential to address "significant stonework defects".

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

He said he would have liked to see the council consider closing the road at night or using a cherry-picker to carry out the stonework improvements.

From BBC Apr. 21, 2026

“Three days ago, while admiring the stonework, I happened to notice a huge gash in the limestone that extended more than 25 yards long. It was deep and nasty!” he wrote.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2025

“Cutting a hole right through the roof. They’re going to ruin the walls, I say. This stonework is old...”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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