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C O N T E N T S
Foreword 9 Introduction 10 The History of Stone in Ireland 13 Geology 37 Rubble Walling Styles 42 Tools 48 Selecting Rubble Stone from the Quarry 52 Transporting Stone 57 Site Organisation 59 Bedding Stone 61 Types of Profile 63 Plumb Bobs 66 Foundations 70 Bonding 74 Copings 80 Cutting Rubble Stone 84 Cutting Quoin Stones 88 Surface Finishes 94 Dry Stone Walling 99 Retaining Walls 109 Circular Piers 118 Lime Mortars 123 Pointing 136 Wet Dashing 150 Structural Problems 154 Bad Habits in Modern Stone Walling 157 Inappropriate Modern Repairs 159 Quantities, Weights and Measures 161 Suppliers and Services 163 Glossary 164 Bibliography 169 Index 172