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stonework

[stohn-wurk] / ˈstoʊnˌwɜrk /
NOUN
masonry
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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

“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

The looting dates back millennia, with the Inka having ravaged the centers of their predecessors, sometimes reusing art and stonework.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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