Caen stone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Caen stone
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
Example Sentences
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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 pulpit is of Caen stone, having a cross within a circle on the front panel, and one serpentine column.
From A History of Horncastle from the earliest period to the present time by Walter, James Conway
The stair-hall particularly recalled some of those splendid old French ones, being in the same sort of yellow Caen stone.
From The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone by Wood, Eric Fisher
The king, by letters-patent, declared that the ‘quarries of white stone’ were to remain to him and his heirs for ever: this monopoly proves the value in which the Caen stone was held.”
From Architectural Antiquities of Normandy by Cotman, John Sell
Her chantry is built of Caen stone, and the decoration is of Renaissance character.
From Bell's Cathedrals: Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory A Short History of Their Foundation and a Description of Their Buildings by Perkins, Thomas, Rev.
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