Caen stone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Caen stone
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
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The chimney pieces are imposing and carved with 3D figures; the one in the library depicts the Principles of Speech in Caen stone.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 8, 2018
The diameter of the room which is faced with Norman or Caen stone, is sixty-seven feet by fifty-nine.
From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Thomas Cantrell Dugdale
The original intention and agreement was, that it should be in Caen stone, but the sculptor, with characteristic liberality, executed it in white marble, at a considerable sacrifice.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 by Various
The fireplace was of Caen stone with the family arms of the Hildebrands sculptured in the central panel.
From In Jeopardy by Van Tassel Sutphen
The church, originally built as a chapel of ease to St. Paul's, Knightsbridge, is in Early Pointed style, and has a tower and spire of Caen stone 170 feet high, with ten bells.
From Mayfair, Belgravia, and Bayswater The Fascination of London by Sir Walter Besant
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