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
We read in the convent books of twenty tons of Caen stone being given him from some of the ruined buildings.
From Little Folks (October 1884) A Magazine for the Young by Various
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.
That it is by them is shown by the stone used, which is greensand and not the Caen stone of later-Norman workmen, and by differences in working.
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Palmer, G. H. (George Henry)
The contrast between the richly wrought façades of Caen stone and the foliage in the centre, is most grateful to the eye.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864 by Various
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