stonework

Example Sentences

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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

"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

“Cutting a hole right through the roof. They’re going to ruin the walls, I say. This stonework is old...”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron