stonework

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However, it said the work was needed to address "significant stonework defects" on the building which sits on the route.

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

Large chunks of stonework fell from the roof of the building in Cleckheaton, which is now The Monal wedding venue, onto Bradford Road at about 10:00 BST on Saturday.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

“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

Most nights the girls hurry to the end of the block and climb into a cramped shelter and are kept awake by the crashing of stonework.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr