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stonework

[stohn-wurk] / ˈstoʊnˌwɜrk /
NOUN
masonry
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The A76 through Sanquhar is to be shut completely from 1 June in order to allow improvements to the stonework on the historic Tolbooth Museum.

From BBC Apr. 21, 2026

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

“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

In November, as in every previous winter, the finished stonework was covered with straw and dung to prevent the frost from cracking the mortar before it had completely dried.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay




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