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Purbeck marble
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10 LIBRI IN INGLESE ASSOCIATI CON «PURBECK MARBLE»
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Purbeck marble nella seguente selezione bibliografica. Libri associati con
Purbeck marble e piccoli estratti per contestualizzare il loro uso nella letteratura.
Neronian builders' working yard ( A.D. 50-75/80) Purbeck marble Red. ASMOSIA
1995 Abstract. Marble was imported into Roman Britain from many different
sources from all over the Mediterranean region and beyond. Fragments of wall ...
Association for the Study of Marble and Other Stones used in Antiquity. International Symposium, Max Schvoerer, 1999
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English Medieval Industries: Craftsmen, Techniques, Products
An important reason for the success of the Purbeck marble industry must have
been its coastal location. The products were mostly taken offby ship, probably
from quays at Ower, Swanage and Wareham around Poole Harbour. From a
North- ...
John Blair, W. John Blair, Nigel Ramsay, 1991
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The Temple Church in London: History, Architecture, Art
It has already been noted that six of the eight effigies discussed here (as well as
the coped grave marker) are in Purbeck marble, and it is some of these which
offer the best prospect of being fitted into a larger stylistic grouping. Purbeck
marble ...
Robin Griffith-Jones, David Park, 2010
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Early Secular Effigies in England: The Thirteenth Century
Of all stone used for carving in the 13th century, Purbeck marble is the best
known.50 Though not marble proper, it is the nearest equivalent in the British
Isles. Its colour may vary, and it is rather hard and not easy to work. When
finished by ...
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Purbeck Shop: A Stoneworker's Story of Stone
The only Purbeck marble that I ever worked on was a small piece I was given to
make the clock case which every boy attempts in his early days at the trade—and
very strange some of them are—but I never found out ifI had stunned it because ...
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Conservation of Building and Decorative Stone
Purbeck 'Marble' The Purbeck Beds of the Isle of Purbeck, the Isle of Portland, the
Vale of Wardour and elsewhere, which overlie the Portland Stone beds, consist
of a varied series of limestones, shales, shellbeds and mudstones. The famous ...
John Ashurst, Francis G. Dimes, 1998
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Fourteenth Century England I
That local craftsmen were capable of working with Purbeck marble is indicated by
the case of Simon Lilye, the leading mason at the building of the west walk of
Norwich Cathedral cloisters, from 1 344 to 1347, who is recorded as going to ...
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English Medieval Sculpture
284). In spite of a certain amount of restoration these little figures retain much of
their original charm. (2) THE PURBECK EFFIGIES In dealing with head-stops (p.
101) we have referred to the Work of the craftsmen in Purbeck marble as setting ...
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Dorchester Abbey, Oxfordshire: The Archaeology and ...
165. South. chancel. aisle: effigy. attributed. to. bishop. 'Aeschwine'. (M.16). (
Frank. Blackwell,. FRPS). Floor. slabs. (plan,. Fig. 162)40. M.7 Purbeck marble
indent for a brass floriated cross with a filleted border and rosettes at the four
corners.
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Cultural Identity in the Roman Empire
The Purbeck marble statue of an eagle from a Neronian pit near the forum at
Exeter (Bidwell 1979, 132) is suggestive of many more items now lost. However
slight the evidence, rural temples should not be forgotten: a marble relief is
known ...
Dr Joanne Berry, Ray Laurence, 2002
10 NOTIZIE DOVE SI INCLUDE IL TERMINE «PURBECK MARBLE»
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Purbeck marble nel contesto delle seguenti notizie.
Blackfriary Update 1: Part I
... which is quite low, was brought to the same height around the whole circuit, making it possible to have the beautiful Purbeck marble arcade constructed on the ... «Archaeological Institute of America Latest News, lug 15»
Inside the home of Sally Davies, England's chief medical officer
A beautiful Purbeck marble floor flows into a long galley kitchen, with well-stocked cupboards, and Davies says she enjoys cooking in her spare time. With three ... «Financial Times, mag 15»
The ultimate loft clear-out: inside Westminster Abbey's secret room
Although the walls are bare, it boasts Purbeck marble columns while the arches are lined with dozens of rarely-seen stone grotesques, many of them depicting ... «Telegraph.co.uk, apr 15»
Church spotlight: St Mary's Church in Acton Burnell
... and it is interesting to compare the simple west window, with three stepped lancets, with the more elaborate four-light east window, with Purbeck marble shafts ... «shropshirestar.com, apr 15»
The man who brought Cubism to New York
I particularly liked 'Spin', with its opaque white Perspex, like marble or wax, and ... (from alabaster and Clipsham to brown Hornton stone and Purbeck marble), ... «Spectator.co.uk, set 14»
British Landscapes Photography: Beautiful Dorset - From Castle to …
... to concentrate on the area known as the Isle of Purbeck which incidentally is not ... that many of the most famous cathedrals are adorned with Purbeck marble, ... «Anglotopia.net, giu 14»
Uncovered: remains of ancient quay found in Poole Harbour 'could …
Little is visible now but 800 years ago this was a scene of bustling activity as Purbeck marble destined for the cathedrals of England was loaded. Archaeologist ... «Bournemouth Echo, mar 14»
Soak up Skipton Castle's rich heritage for free
Across the way is the monumental, black Purbeck marble tomb of Henry Lord Clifford who was born at Skipton Castle and died there in 1542. Also nearby, the ... «Craven Herald, feb 14»
A paean to the beauty of our architecture
... but harmonious contrast between the golden Tisbury stone used for most of the cathedral and the dark purplish-brown of the polished Purbeck Marble shafts. «Telegraph.co.uk, dic 12»
Anger over Poole mental hospital chapel replacement
He added that he had raised the initial £3,000 to create the chapel, which also had a £3,000 Purbeck marble altar, Carrara marble angels, a £5,600 organ and ... «Bournemouth Echo, mag 12»
