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stonework

[stohn-wurk] / ˈstoʊnˌwɜrk /
NOUN
masonry
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"Its dramatic five-storey Great Tower, remarkable stonework and exceptional period detailing place it among the country's most important historic houses."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 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

So Underwood redesigned the structure, creating a more rustic lodge out of the original stonework, perched on the very edge of the canyon.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025

Mr Peirson said projects were planned until 2040 to renovate stonework and "priceless" windows, ensuring they remained safe, as some parts of the building were crumbling.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

Dozens of white prayer candles illuminated the stonework of its worship hall—one hundred ninety-two at a quick count—arranged on built-in shelves that reached all the way up to its vaulted ceilings.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray