stonework

Example Sentences

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Crews were working to cool off hotspots in the stonework and assist structural engineers in assessing the stability of the remaining building.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

"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

Until recently, researchers would have said the highlands in 1000 a.d. were occupied by scattered small villages and one or two big towns with some nice stonework.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann