Medieval Masons (Shire Archaeology)

Well driscribed and informational

This slim volume is a gem. It describes more of the practicalities of medieval stone building than most such books, and yet is more scholarly. There are chapters on what documentary evidence there is about medieval masonry, about how buildings were designed, about the quarrying and transport of stone, the use of mortar, how buildings were erected, even how the work of individual masons can be recognised. Thoroughly recommended.

Very useful information about XI to XIII centuries cathedrals building. This is a rather small but veru dense book, with a lot of very useful photos ilustrating what is explained in the text

Just as expected from Shire. Geographical coverage somewhat limited.

Son seems happy with the gift

Interesting book. Adds a bit of history to the other masonry books I have.Loses a start because I didn't get the edition shown in the picture.

fast and safe delivery, item as shown, thanks.

Not what I expected, all black and white photographs plus standard line drawings. It concentrates on technical, presented in a very straight forward way.

interesting introduction to this subject