Stone upon Stone: The Use of Stone in Irish Building.
Author: RYAN, Nicholas.
Publisher: Dublin: Collins Press, 2005. xi, 212 pages. Illustrated. Paperback.
Stone has been used for building in Ireland for over 6000 years. It was only when farmers cleared fields of stone - like the haunting Ceide Fields - that they realised this commodity could be a valuable building material. Since then this natural resource has captivated and perplexed people, and left an imprint on Irish history, culture and folklore. Many books have been written about related subjects - monuments, bridges and castles - but the general use of stone through time in Ireland has never before been looked at.
This book gives access to many of the ’secrets of the mason’ and his relationship with his clients. We also witness how the social and historical context of an era affects both what is being built, and the way it is built. The influence of the political, military and religious establishment in each era in the development of building is acknowledged.
Illustrated with photographs, Stone Upon Stone is the first book to outline the history of the use of stone in building in Ireland.
ISBN: 1903464919
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