Medieval castle in France

Medieval castle in France

Guedelon Castle is being built near Treigny, France using only traditional masonry methods. Construction started in 1997.

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Fish Rock Tower

Fish Rock Tower

 An Irish Round Tower in Northern California Rare Opportunity Few stonemasons get the opportunity to build structural stone buildings. Fewer still get to work on…

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The Roman Wall Around Ancient London

The Roman Wall Around Ancient London

   Although Julius Caesar first invaded Britain in 55 BC, it wasn’t until 43 AD, under Emperor Claudius, that Romans began occupying present-day England. They…

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Flatwillow Fieldstone

Flatwillow Fieldstone

FlatwillowTM FieldstoneThe high prairie north of the Little Belt Mountains in central Montana seems like an endless stretch of flat-topped benches separated by deep ravines…

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Fall Trip to the Frontier Quarry

Fall Trip to the Frontier Quarry

This October was perhaps the most beautiful month I have seen in Montana since I moved here thirty-seven years ago. The Frontier Sandstone quarry is…

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Mr. Rockefeller's Bridges

Mr. Rockefeller’s Bridges

Granite Bridges and Carriage Roads, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA John D. Rockefeller Jr. (right), the only son of the famous founder of Standard Oil,…

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Cutting Frontier Cap

Cutting Frontier Cap

Frontier Sandstone wall cap is installed with both the top surface and edge(s) exposed. To look attractive, the cap thickness must be consistent through the…

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The Stone Foundation

The Stone Foundation

The Stone Foundation is an eclectic collection of stone masons, stone carvers, architects, archaeologists, and assorted others who share a common passion for stone, stone…

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Limestones Up Close

Limestones Up Close

A close-up view of some of our favorite limestones Limestones are interesting when viewed through a simple 10-power hand lens because they commonly contain fossil…

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Rockfall Destroys Italian House

Rockfall Destroys Italian House

An incredible video showing the destruction caused by a rockfall in Italy on January 21, 2014.

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