This was the first of two conferences for the @ERC.europa.eu -funded STONE-WORK project - more to come in February 2026.
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This hands-on visit explored chimneypiece design, materiality, and craftsmanship — from Portland stone and Black Kilkenny limestone to imported Carrara and Siena marble. This is a digital render by Dr Andrew Tierney.
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